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May 10, 2023, 4:05 am UTC

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Ask wmnHealth: What is neurodegeneration?

The brain is a three-pound mass of cells controlling everything from our ability to walk and talk, to think and learn. This means that when brain cells degenerate, they can affect every aspect of our well-being — our mood and emotions, cognitive function, and physical abilities. Learn more about neurodegeneration — and how it affects women.


 

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