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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
A Journal on Normal and Dysfunctional Development
Volume 18, 2011 - Issue 6
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Age-related effects of blood pressure on everyday cognitive function in community-dwelling women

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Pages 733-755 | Received 14 Jun 2010, Accepted 21 Jun 2011, Published online: 20 Oct 2011

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