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dementia

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


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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

Inflammation has been implicated in many health problems, including dementia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Because the research is observational, it can’t prove that ultraprocessed foods cause dementia and cognitive impairment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Contributing to research felt personal for the healthcare worker after his grandfather died from dementia in 2020.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Before dementia clouded her mind, Dottie used to sit at the counter and watch for Bobby to come around that corner on his way home from work.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers




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