FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, file photo, a woman plays an accordion as she tries out for a talent contest for seniors at an arts center in Scranton, Pa. While there's nothing you can do or take to ensure you won’t get Alzheimer's disease, experts say there are some strategies that might help delay the normal mental decline due to aging. Research on the issue isn't conclusive, but there are hints that getting more exercise and challenging your mind with new ideas and complex activities such as learning to play a musical instrument and going out with friends can help keep the brain sharp. (Jake Danna Stevens/The Times & Tribune via AP, File)
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