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Effect of Individual Virtual Reality Cognitive Training Programs on Cognitive Function and Depression in Middle-Aged Women: Randomized Controlled Trial

Background:Given the increasing incidence of early-onset Alzheimer disease, strategies for early diagnosis and swift treatment interventions are crucial for mitigating cognitive problems in women and middle-aged individuals who face a high risk of cognitive impairment.Objective:This study aimed to a...

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Published in:JMIR mental health 2023-10, Vol.10, p.e48912-e48912
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Dementia
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Memory
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Training
Virtual reality
Womens health
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