1. Words adoptive = to become parent of a child that isn't your own claim

peak = the highest part of a mountain

physically handicapped = person who cannot use parts of their body because of an accident or illness

prohibit = not allow

recently = a short time ago

reduce = lower

sickness = when you are ill

welcome = to be in favour of



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  according to = as said by ...
  
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  aerobic exercise = activity that makes your lungs and heart stronger
  
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  Alzheimer's disease = disease that affects the brain, especially of old people; it is difficult to move, talk and remember things
  
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  appointment = meeting you have with someone
  
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  cope = deal with
  
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  dementia = illness that affects the brain and memory; you slowly lose the ability to think clearly and remember things
  
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  dietary = about the food you eat
  
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  encourage = say that you should do something because it is good for you
  
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  exercise = do physical activity
  
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  however = but
  
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  improve = to make a situation better
  
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  increase = go up
  
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  influence = change
  
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  memory = the ability to remember things, places and events
  
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  memory loss = losing your memory
  
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  publication = when information is printed so that everyone can read it
  
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  neurologist = person who studies the brain and our nervous system and the diseases connected to them
  
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  overall = general
  
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  rate = how fast something grows
  
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  realize = know that something is there or exists
  
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