brain fog
noun
: a usually temporary state of diminished mental capacity marked by inability to concentrate or to think or reason clearly
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In addition to headaches, patients may experience ringing in the ears, vision disturbances, memory problems, brain fog, dizziness and nausea.
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Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
Scientists don’t know exactly what causes Long COVID, but many have hypothesized that viral material lingers in the body, potentially causing long-lasting symptoms including fatigue, the inability to exercise, brain fog, and more.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 7 June 2024
Then there’s the other possible symptoms of POTS such as heart palpitations, anxious feelings, brain fog.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
In addition to headaches, patients may experience ringing in the ears, vision disturbances, memory problems, brain fog, dizziness, and nausea.
—Danielle Wilhour, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024
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Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
Scientists don’t know exactly what causes Long COVID, but many have hypothesized that viral material lingers in the body, potentially causing long-lasting symptoms including fatigue, the inability to exercise, brain fog, and more.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 7 June 2024
Then there’s the other possible symptoms of POTS such as heart palpitations, anxious feelings, brain fog.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
In addition to headaches, patients may experience ringing in the ears, vision disturbances, memory problems, brain fog, dizziness, and nausea.
—Danielle Wilhour, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024
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brain fog
noun
: a usually temporary state of diminished mental capacity marked by inability to concentrate or to think or reason clearly
This brain fog can be a result of being overly stressed, tired, carrying extra weight, consuming too many calories or consistently consuming a diet poor in nutrients.—Kylie Helgens, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
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