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/Elcamina Feb 03 '25

I have had this as well, had covid twice and now I just forget things or can’t think of words or generally feel like I’m missing something. I also find my reading comprehension has decreased and sometimes I am reading something three or more times to understand what it’s really saying. Very scary.