Handedness and cognitive function in older men and women: A comparison of methods

Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging

Volumn 12, Issue 9, 2008, Pages 641-647

  Siengthai, B ^a   Kritz Silverstein, Donna ^a   Barrett Connor, Elizabeth ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Cognitive function; Grip strength; Handedness; Laterality; Memory

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; ATTENTION; COGNITION; CONTROLLED STUDY; CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY; DYNAMOMETRY; FEMALE; FOLLOW UP; GRIP STRENGTH; HANDEDNESS; HUMAN; LEFT HANDEDNESS; MALE; MEMORY CONSOLIDATION; NORMAL HUMAN; POSTAL MAIL; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PSYCHOLOGIC ASSESSMENT; RIGHT HANDEDNESS; SELF REPORT; SEX DIFFERENCE; VERBAL BEHAVIOR;

EID: 56749107766     PISSN: 12797707     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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