cognitive
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"We are quite confident this circuit is one of the mechanisms that contributes to the cognitive impairment that is a major part of the pathology of schizophrenia."
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
"It's a brand-new kind of cognitive load," said Ben Wigler, co-founder of the start-up LoveMind AI.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
"Growth hormone not only helps you build your muscle and bones and reduce your fat tissue, but may also have cognitive benefits, promoting your overall arousal level when you wake up," Ding said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
This is sometimes called the “desirable difficulty” principle, and it’s one of the most robust findings in cognitive psychology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
My cognitive functions, which had been marginal before, instantly went into a nosedive.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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