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Noun
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The 82-year-old dismissed concerns about his mental acuity, but ultimately dropped his bid for a second term following a disastrous debate performance in June last year.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025 -
First of all, people were put to shame, me and others out there that talked about Joe Biden's mental acuity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2025
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In one analysis, participants who slept less than six hours for several nights experienced hormonal changes that increased appetite, decreased insulin sensitivity and elevated cortisol levels (the stress hormone that, in excess, can impair immunity and gut function).—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Common effects include nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
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“Hyperacuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperacuity. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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