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sensitivity

[sen-si-tiv-i-tee] / ˌsɛn sɪˈtɪv ɪ ti /


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More recent reviews have linked intermittent fasting to improved insulin sensitivity, healthier lipid levels, and possible benefits for brain function and cardiovascular health.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

A triangulation of deep sensitivity, porousness, and fear produces hypervigilance.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

While red light therapy is generally considered to be safe, those with certain skin conditions, autoimmune conditions, sensitivity to light, or whon are receiving treatment for cancer, should consult their doctor.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Michael Arden, who won a Tony for directing last year’s best musical winner, “Maybe Happy Ending,” infuses his visually spectacular production of “The Lost Boys” with a refreshing 21st century sensitivity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

They did not insist, because of both her extreme sensitivity and her tendency to sleepwalk whenever her imagination ran away with her.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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