Brain health ‘Check-in’ tool to help reduce dementia risk

January 20, 2023

A free new digital tool has been launched by Alzheimer’s Research UK, supported by evidence from UCL researchers, to help people keep their brain healthy and reduce their dementia risk.

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Brain health ‘Check-in’ tool to help reduce dementia risk

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