r/science • u/Wagamaga • Feb 03 '25

Neuroscience Scientists discover that even mild COVID-19 can alter brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, potentially increasing dementia risk—raising urgent public health concerns.

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/260553/covid-19-linked-increase-biomarkers-abnormal-brain/
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u/avid-learner-bot Feb 03 '25

I've been following this topic closely and the findings are quite concerning. It's important for everyone to stay informed and take necessary precautions, especially given the potential long-term effects

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u/lukaskywalker Feb 03 '25

What can we do?

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u/Emotional_Bunch_799 Feb 03 '25

Wear a well-fitted N95/FFP3. 

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u/fadingsignal Feb 04 '25

Exactly. Prevention is the only real treatment we have at the moment.

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u/AlarmingAerie Feb 04 '25

Live entire life as social outcast basically. And then you also have to have your family wear masks too. They will not agree. So what's the point really.