"Growing Number of Americans Struggle with Cognitive Fog, Memory Loss"

The number of Americans reporting serious cognitive problems, such as difficulty remembering or concentrating, has increased significantly during the pandemic, with younger adults driving the trend. Researchers attribute much of this increase to long Covid, which has been found to cause cognitive impairment in 20-30% of patients. Other factors contributing to the rise in cognitive issues include psychological distress, increased rates of depression, and the effects of social isolation. The data also suggests that more people with disabilities were able to find employment during the pandemic due to remote work opportunities. Experts emphasize the need to understand and address the impact of cognitive impairment on individuals' lives.