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dementia

[dih-men-shuh, -shee-uh] / dɪˈmɛn ʃə, -ʃi ə /


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Researchers from Monash University, the University of São Paulo, and Deakin University analyzed dietary and cognitive data from more than 2,100 middle-aged and older Australian adults who did not have dementia.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The researchers also found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with an increase in known dementia risk factors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, and the Alzheimer's Society said it is a common misconception to question whether dementia is a normal part of ageing.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The onset of dementia in Árni spurs his grandson to consider what’s lost when the markers of memory depart.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Alyce often visits an uncle with dementia who lives in a nursing home in Tustin—a community right in the heart of the affected area.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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