as in trances
the state of being lost in thought
my woolgathering was abruptly interrupted by a question from the flight attendant
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studies
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Unfortunately, studies suggest underdiagnosis to be extremely common, especially among Black and Hispanic populations, where a substantial proportion of dementia cases go undetected, according to Biology Insights.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026 -
In animal studies, a single shot cut food intake by up to 50% within an hour, with no nausea, no food aversion and no significant muscle loss.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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“Woolgatherings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woolgatherings. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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