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Review Articles

The effect of mindfulness-based intervention on cognitively unimpaired older adults’ cognitive function and sleep quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Pages 23-35 | Received 18 Jan 2023, Accepted 30 May 2023, Published online: 24 Jul 2023

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