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HTCC Covid-19 and Memory

Stop Six Community COVID Myths & Facts COVID-19 and Memory November 2022 Does COVID-19 cause memory problems? YES Memory problems, often called “brain fog,” are a common long-COVID symptom. Brain fog makes it harder for a person to pay attention, concentrate, and remember things. Research shows that even mild COVID-19 cases can change the way some brain cells work. This could explain why some people have problems with thinking and memory after recovering from COVID-19. More research is needed to determine whether people can recover their ability to remember and think over time. Resources: A Possible Mechanism Behind Brain Fog | NIH COVID-19 Research https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/brain-fog-memory-and-attention-after-covid-19-202203172707 https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/covid-19-infections-increase-risk-of-long-term-brain-problems/#:~:text=Memory%20problems%20%E2%80%94%20colloquially%20called%20brain,risk%20of%20developing%20memory%20problems