Brain imaging study supports the 'cognitive reserve' hypothesis
Monday, November 10, 2008 - 17:42
in Psychology & Sociology
Individuals with higher education levels appear to score higher on cognitive tests despite having evidence of brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Neurology.
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