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Although diet, lifestyle, and genetic makeup affect one’s risk for MCI and memory loss, environmental toxins are under scrutiny as a risk factor. One study found that 20 percent of people with a cognitive disorder had been exposed to chemicals at work or through another source. Studies also show that certain pesticides and solvents increase […]