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cognitive

[kog-ni-tiv] / ˈkɒg nɪ tɪv /






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While corvids and parrots are unquestionably brainy, they flounder with some cognitive tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"Revisiting the definition of B12 deficiency to incorporate functional biomarkers could lead to earlier intervention and prevention of cognitive decline."

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

A 2025 systematic review and meta analysis of randomized trials found that supplementation with B vitamins, including B6, B9, or B12, produced a very small benefit in global cognitive function among older adults.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

"Ultimately, we need to invest in more research about the underlying biology of B12 insufficiency, since it may be a preventable cause of cognitive decline."

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

We were required to write a research paper for Psychology and I chose it as my subject, then used the paper as an excuse to interrogate every neuroscientist and cognitive specialist at the university.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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