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impairment

[im-pair-muhnt] / ɪmˈpɛər mənt /


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After accounting for factors like age, sex, and education, higher lifetime enrichment was linked to a 38% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and a 36% lower risk of mild cognitive impairment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Adjusted earnings per share, not including hits of 99 cents related to a non-cash goodwill impairment and 20 cents of restructuring charges, were 34 cents a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The company recorded a $141.3 million goodwill impairment charge during the quarter because of its falling stock price and weak financial performance.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

In men, the brain showed more shrinkage earlier in the disease’s progression — from normal cognitive health to mild cognitive impairment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

They weren't partial or biased, just very persuasive in detailing how organic brain damage, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder can conspire to create severe mental impairment.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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