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Daniel Amen: “50% of people 85 and older will be diagnosed with dementia…”

Featuring: Daniel Amen, Founder and CEO of Amen Clinics | National

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Published | Video Starts at 46:46

And so, you know, I covet my independence. And as I get older, I'm like, I need to be more serious. Because did you know 50% of people 85 and older will be diagnosed with dementia of one form or another. And it means if you're blessed to live to 85, you have a one in two chance of having lost your mind. And marijuana increases the risk of dementia. Really? (46:46–46:59)

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Asserts that half of people aged 85 and older will be diagnosed with dementia.

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