A 20-year-old and a 50-year-old are discussing various topics, including growing old. What advice does the 50-year-old correctly tell the 20-year-old to help with age-related memory changes?
A. take ginkgo biloba
B. "There's nothing you can do, so just accept it."
C. "Get physical and mental exercise."
D. "Focus on the big picture and ignore the details, and that will help your memory."
Answer: C
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A. negotiable B. testable C. accurate D. parsimonious
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