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Cognition, Evolution of
Published 2015 · Christopher D Peterson, H. Barrett
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Key takeawayCognition is shaped by brain mechanisms shaped by evolution, and studying them from an evolutionary perspective can help understand their development, distribution, and impact across species.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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