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Our group focuses on the epidemiology of cognitive aging. Emphasis is placed on evaluating risk factors that are potentially modifiable, such as health- and lifestyle-related mechanisms.

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Risk and Resilience Factors for Cognitive Aging

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Military risk factors

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LIFE COURSE APPROACH TO DEMENTIA

TRials for cognitive aging and dementia prevention

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SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH

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Biomarkers of Cognitive Decline and Dementia


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