r/science 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/chiefmud Feb 03 '25

In very broad strokes. Inflammation is bad for the brain m’kay? 

Anti inflammatory diet, exercise, and sleep help out quite a bit!