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Mild Cognitive Impairment and Cognitive Problems

Examining the effects of light versus moderate to vigorous physical activity on cognitive function in African American adults

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Pages 1659-1665 | Received 24 Jan 2020, Accepted 05 May 2020, Published online: 19 May 2020

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