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Original Articles

Facilitating change in health-related behaviors and intentions: a randomized controlled trial of a multidimensional memory program for older adults

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Pages 806-815 | Received 28 Nov 2012, Accepted 16 Mar 2013, Published online: 23 Apr 2013

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