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Study: How eating fish can stave off Alzheimer's
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Aug 11, 2014
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Study: How eating fish can stave off Alzheimer's
According to a new study, eating fish once a week can help prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The study's lead author joins A Martinez to talk about why.
The highlighted areas in the photo are the portions of the brain that are larger in individuals who eat fish on a weekly basis.
The highlighted areas in the photo are the portions of the brain that are larger in individuals who eat fish on a weekly basis. These are areas associated with creating and maintaining memories.
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According to a new study, eating fish once a week can help prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The study's lead author joins A Martinez to talk about why.

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine suggests that eating fish once a week can decrease one's risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Cyrus Raji of UCLA was the lead author of the study and spoke with Take Two's A Martinez about his research.