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Autoimmune Gastritis Spotlight: Lori Taylor's Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments
health-and-wellness2 days ago

Autoimmune Gastritis Spotlight: Lori Taylor's Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments

Lori Taylor, a 60-year-old dietitian, describes living with autoimmune gastritis—the same condition Bryan Johnson recently disclosed—highlighting years of stomach issues, hair loss, brain fog, and iron deficiency before diagnosis. After tests showed elevated parietal cell antibodies and stomach inflammation, she began treatments including betaine hydrochloride to raise stomach acid, iron infusions, and B12 injections, which markedly improved her cognitive function and IBS-like symptoms. AIG remains hard to diagnose and may cause multiple nutrient deficiencies; Taylor notes Johnson's platform could raise awareness and accelerate research into better treatments.

via Business Insider|
#autoimmune-gastritis#brain-fog#bryan-johnson
Midlife Brain Fog: Distinguishing ADHD from Perimenopause
health3 days ago

Midlife Brain Fog: Distinguishing ADHD from Perimenopause

The article explains that midlife brain fog can be caused by hormonal changes during perimenopause or by ADHD, with estrogen and dopamine playing key roles in mood, sleep, memory and focus. ADHD typically begins in childhood, while perimenopause-related cognitive changes appear later, but the two can overlap or even be present together. For those unsure, tracking symptoms over weeks (including pattern across cycles, sleep, work and home life) and discussing detailed examples with a clinician can help determine whether ADHD, perimenopause, or both, warrants specific support.

via Flow Space|
#adhd#brain-fog#dopamine
Constipation Drug May Restore Cognitive Function in Remitted Depression
health14 days ago

Constipation Drug May Restore Cognitive Function in Remitted Depression

A small randomized trial found that prucalopride, a serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist used for chronic constipation, improved memory, attention, and executive function in adults with a history of depression after seven to ten days of treatment, with no significant side effects, suggesting potential repurposing to treat cognitive deficits in depression.

via SciTechDaily|
#5-ht4-receptor#brain-fog#cognition
Modern life fuels rising brain fog across ages
health26 days ago

Modern life fuels rising brain fog across ages

Brain fog—difficulties with focus, memory, and mental speed—appears to be rising across age groups and is linked to chronic stress, sleep deprivation, excessive screen time, sedentary lifestyles, dehydration, and post-infection effects such as COVID-19; it is not a disease, but addressing sleep, stress management, physical activity, hydration, and deliberate breaks from screens can help, while persistent symptoms should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

via The Times of India|
#brain-fog#cognition#health
Iron Deficiency Tied to Fatigue and Brain Fog, Especially in Women
health26 days ago

Iron Deficiency Tied to Fatigue and Brain Fog, Especially in Women

Iron deficiency—affecting roughly one-third of menstruating women—can cause fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, and even shortness of breath, existing on a spectrum from iron deficiency without anemia to iron deficiency anemia. Screening isn’t routinely done, so many cases go undiagnosed; causes include heavy menstrual bleeding and GI diseases. Treatment may involve oral iron or IV iron, with the best approach depending on the person, and addressing the underlying cause is essential for improving quality of life.

via HuffPost|
#brain-fog#fatigue#health
Seattle Dad Finds Hope With UW Medicine After Long COVID
local1 month ago

Seattle Dad Finds Hope With UW Medicine After Long COVID

Seattle father and former Garfield High School teacher Jesse Hagopian contracted COVID in 2022, and years of lingering symptoms like dizziness and brain fog led him to UW Medicine. Dr. Lindsey Knowles emphasizes treating both the physical and mental health aspects of long COVID, providing Hagopian with strategies such as pacing, self-care, meditation, and thought mapping that helped manage symptoms and prevent depression. Hagopian hopes others with long COVID know there is help and resources available.

via KOMO|
#brain-fog#dizziness#jesse-hagopian
Long COVID lingers in Swiss healthcare workers four years after infection
health3 months 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
health4 months 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
health4 months 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-wellness6 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
health8 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