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dementia

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


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There were hugs, cheers and tears as two brothers crossed the finish line to complete a mammoth challenge of running 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5m for dementia research in the process.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Balancing sorrow with self-deprecation, Maron covers childhood abuse, his father’s dementia, evacuating his home with three cats during the L.A. fires and becoming the unlikeliest of Swifties.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

"Brain age-related diseases like dementia are a major health concern worldwide," Shetty said.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

The team believes the findings could eventually lead to new therapies for conditions tied to aging and cognitive decline, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

He remained kind and charming until the very end, despite his increasing confusion from the advancing dementia.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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