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Latest and greatest health news: Consuming apples and apple products might improve brain health and help diminish symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Nine published studies reaffirm this news. Apple juice helps reduce oxidation effects and helps to maintain healthy cognitive brain function. I love apples. I’m not quite sure they’ve helped my brain function though. Some would tell you otherwise.
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