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impairment

[im-pair-muhnt] / ɪmˈpɛər mənt /


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Folate or other B vitamins may help selected groups, such as people with low folate or B12 status, raised homocysteine or mild cognitive impairment.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

The company has previously said it expects subscriber trends to improve later in the year, but notes that this impairment charge won’t affect day-to-day operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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

Bethany, 26, was born with a visual impairment that made taking part in ball sports and anything needing depth perception difficult in school.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Dr. Strayer said he’d published more than fifty articles in major scientific journals, around twenty of them on issues pertaining to driving impairment, attention and distraction behind the wheel.

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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