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dementia

[dih-men-shuh, -shee-uh] / dɪˈmɛn ʃə, -ʃi ə /


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The researchers also found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with an increase in known dementia risk factors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The researchers found that the inactive version accumulates in large amounts in the brains of people with dementia.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The onset of dementia in Árni spurs his grandson to consider what’s lost when the markers of memory depart.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 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

I drove down to speak with his doctor, who told me that Walter had advancing dementia, likely trauma-induced, and that he would need constant care.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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