
The Link Between Malnutrition and Cognitive Decline in Seniors
In our last article, we featured some age-related problems that prevent seniors from eating a well-balanced diet, but could there be a link between malnutrition and cognitive decline?
In our last article, we featured some age-related problems that prevent seniors from eating a well-balanced diet, but could there be a link between malnutrition and cognitive decline?
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