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cognitive

[kog-ni-tiv] / ˈkɒg nɪ tɪv /






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When children’s mental health and cognitive development are at risk, implying that screens can be good in some circumstances is a slippery slope toward a worse future.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

To measure changes in mental abilities, the researchers used a global cognitive assessment.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

A positive stance—both from the patients and others—is critical to inspiring the development and availability of innovative cognitive therapies and wellness activities that can transform the course of dementia for the better.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

When students learn new information, the memory is fragile and the brain needs a pause from additional cognitive demands, according to the pediatric association.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

They looked like us, but their cognitive abilities—learning, remembering, communicating—were far more limited.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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