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impairment

[im-pair-muhnt] / ɪmˈpɛər mənt /


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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

Medical experts say it is intended to identify potential signs of cognitive impairment and determine whether further evaluation may be needed.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

In May, Sony reduced the value of the studio, recording hundreds of millions of dollars in impairment losses after its games failed to meet expectations.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The participants had an average age of 71, and none had dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Along the way, Dr. Strayer was doing other research, related to aging and attention, studying some of the impairment associated with Parkinson’s.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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