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    Who Knew? Brain Teasers Can Actually Speed Up Alzheimer's

    Thinking too hard may actually damage the brains of some older people, it is claimed. Engaging in activities such as doing crossword puzzles, reading and listening to the radio has long been thought to delay mental decline.