Mental stimulation and brain health: Complex, challenging activities can support cognitive health in older adults

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Volumn 35, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 58-62

  Wilson, Robert ^a  

^a RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

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EID: 80155132319     PISSN: 07387806     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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