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KATIE COURIC REVEALS DIAGNOSIS OF RARE CONDITION THAT CAUSED HER TO HAVE TEMPORARY MEMORY LOSS

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Transient memory loss affects ~50 per 100,000 people yearly!

Transient Global Amnesia (TGA) causes sudden memory loss lasting up to 24 hours. It most commonly strikes adults aged 50-70, often triggered by stress or physical exertion, with no lasting brain damage in most cases.

1 in 9 adults over 45 report signs of cognitive decline in the U.S.

The CDC tracks subjective cognitive decline as a growing public health concern. Stress, illness & aging can all trigger memory issues. Learn more at CDC.gov

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