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Mayo Clinic Minute: Alzheimer's disease risk and lifestyle
Lifestyle factors such as exercise can affect your Alzheimer's disease risk.
Alzheimer's disease
Understand more about this brain disorder that's the most common cause of dementia. Also learn about new tests and medicines on the market.
Seizures
Learn about the different types of seizures and what causes them. Also find out what to do if you see someone having a seizure.
Tricuspid valve regurgitation
A leaky tricuspid valve may make you feel tired and have difficulty exercising. Learn how this type of heart valve disease is diagnosed and treated.
Brachial plexus injury
Learn about these nerve injuries that usually result from auto or motorcycle accidents, and find out which procedures can help restore arm function.
Bone marrow transplant
Learn about this procedure that replaces unhealthy bone marrow with stem cells. Your own cells, donor cells or cells from umbilical cord blood may be used.
Prostate laser surgery
Prostate laser surgery — Overview covers the risks and results of this treatment to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.
BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk
Find out what to expect if you're considering a blood test to determine if you have an increased risk of breast cancer. Learn what your results might mean.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Learn about this procedure used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate gland.
Breast MRI
Learn more about how this imaging test helps diagnose cancer and when it's used.
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