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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
A Journal on Normal and Dysfunctional Development
Volume 20, 2013 - Issue 6
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Cognitive reserve preserves cognitive function in obese individuals

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Pages 684-699 | Received 29 Sep 2012, Accepted 26 Dec 2012, Published online: 23 Jan 2013

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