The Brain in Human AgingCohen (National Institute of Aging) explains the brain's functioning, its biochemical and behavioral dimensions, and its changes and resiliency with aging. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. |
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The Brain Through the Ages 38 | 3 |
Behavior and the Aging Brain | 23 |
Interrelationships Between the Aging Brain and | 45 |
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