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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

They found that processed meats, such as bacon, hot dogs and sliced ham, were linked to the highest risk of 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

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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