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cognitive impairment

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


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The bot told the patient, whose doctor had previously diagnosed him with mild cognitive impairment, that his condition had progressed to dementia.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

"This is one of the first studies specifically designed to assess these interventions for cancer-related cognitive impairment during chemotherapy in patients with multiple diseases using both performance-based cognitive assessments and patient-reported outcomes."

From Science Daily Jun. 10, 2026

The study found that people with mild cognitive impairment who reported taking glucosamine were more likely to progress to dementia than those who did not use the supplement.

From Science Daily Jun. 10, 2026

The new study found that diets high in minimally processed foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and unprocessed meats, were linked to a decreased risk of dementia and cognitive impairment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026




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