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Long COVID lingers in Swiss healthcare workers four years after infection
health21 days ago

Long COVID lingers in Swiss healthcare workers four years after infection

A Swiss multicenter study of healthcare workers followed for up to four years after infection with ancestral SARS‑CoV‑2 found that up to 60% still reported at least one symptom four years later; fatigue, loss of smell/taste, and brain fog were most common, and while most symptoms waned over time, a substantial minority continued to experience long COVID, highlighting the need for long‑term clinical and occupational support.

via CIDRAP|
#brain-fog#health#healthcare-workers
health1 month ago

Inflammation’s Hidden Hand: Immune Signals Tied to Brain Fog After Illness

A systematic review of 32 studies (25,325 participants) links pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, IFN-γ) and intermediate monocytes to slower processing speed, memory issues, and reduced mental flexibility after illness, with anti-inflammatory IL-10 and higher CD4+ T cells offering protection; practical steps to calm inflammation—sleep, stress management, anti-inflammatory diet, regular moderate exercise, and consulting a clinician about inflammatory markers—may help mitigate brain fog after viral infections.

via MindBodyGreen|
#brain-fog#cognition#cytokines
Flu-Like Illness Led to Meningitis, Leaving a Dorset Mom Wheelchair-Bound for 2 Years
health1 month ago

Flu-Like Illness Led to Meningitis, Leaving a Dorset Mom Wheelchair-Bound for 2 Years

A Dorset mother, initially told she had the flu, was hospitalized in 2024 after being diagnosed with viral meningitis. The infection triggered a functional neurological disorder, robbing her of mobility from the waist down and leaving her in a wheelchair for two years, with brain fog and eye spasms. She continues intensive physiotherapy, hopes to reclaim some movement, and advocates for greater awareness and resources for FND, acknowledging the long road ahead but emphasizing the importance of support for affected families.

via Yahoo|
#brain-fog#disability#functional-neurological-disorder
health-and-wellness3 months ago

Nutritionist Shares 3 Tips to Combat Brain Fog During Perimenopause for Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Samantha Ruth Prabhu discussed perimenopause and brain fog with nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary, who suggested starting the day with healthy fats, adding lion's mane mushroom, and using smart supplements like creatine and CoQ10 to improve cognitive function. Expert fact-checking by Dr. Ravina Patel highlighted the importance of a balanced diet and clarified that some claims, like the efficacy of lion's mane mushroom, lack sufficient scientific evidence, emphasizing sustainable and affordable health practices.

via NDTV|
#brain-fog#dietary-supplements#health-and-wellness
Hormonal Changes and Their Impact on the Menopausal Brain
health5 months ago

Hormonal Changes and Their Impact on the Menopausal Brain

A review presented at The Menopause Society's annual meeting explains that menopause-related brain fog may be caused by structural brain changes due to declining estrogen levels, including reductions in gray matter and increased white-matter hyperintensities. Lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet, exercise, and hormone therapy, may help manage symptoms, but more research is needed for effective treatments.

via AOL.com|
#brain-changes#brain-fog#estrogen
Four Simple Tips to Clear Brain Fog
health6 months ago

Four Simple Tips to Clear Brain Fog

The article explains that brain fog, characterized by forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating, is common and often temporary. It offers four practical tips—being kind to oneself, creating routines, taking breaks, and using calendars—to help alleviate it, along with the Swans acronym (Sleep, Water, Activity, Nutrition, Stress) for supporting brain health.

via BBC|
#brain-fog#health#hydration