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3 Foods That Fight Memory Loss

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George Karanastasis, M.D.
Doctor of Medicine

Dr. Karanastasis is a former obesity researcher at the Harvard-affiliated BIDCM in Boston. He’s spent the last two decades promoting natural approaches with a focus on healthspan and mobility in older age.

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