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cognitive impairment

[kog-ni-tiv im-pair-muhnt] / ˈkɒg nɪ tɪv ɪmˈpɛər mənt /


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Among other things, the WHO suggested cognitive stimulation and training for adults experiencing mild cognitive impairment.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

The result is a society imbued with ignorance, indifference and even disdain for individuals wrestling with intersecting challenges of aging and cognitive impairment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

Because the research is observational, it can’t prove that ultraprocessed foods cause dementia and cognitive impairment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

Medical experts say it is intended to identify potential signs of cognitive impairment and determine whether further evaluation may be needed.

From Salon May 31, 2026

The connection caught researchers' attention because other studies have linked declining D-serine levels with aging-related cognitive impairment and reduced synaptic plasticity, the brain's ability to strengthen neural connections involved in memory and learning.

From Science Daily May 24, 2026




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