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/Bealittleprivate Feb 03 '25

I'm certain I've gotten stupider everytime I got it. With some recovery after a few months.

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u/Molly_Matters Feb 04 '25

Only had it once and I really do feel like it impacted my cognitive ability a great deal. Caught it well before the vaccinations were available. Work in a hospital.

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u/GoldLurker Feb 04 '25

I've only gotten it once and for that exact damn reason and feeling I have gotten the vaccine every fall.  Idgaf what others think of it.

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u/will_never_comment Feb 04 '25

While the vaccine is good at preventing death and serious illness, it's not great at protecting issues like that. Masking up is the best to protect your brain and health.

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u/unbrokenplatypus Feb 04 '25

I seek to recall vaccination is, in fact, excellent vs. long COVID.

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u/will_never_comment Feb 04 '25

While it does help, it still leaves you open to long covid. Looks like their still needs to be a lot more research done as they are getting mixed results:

https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/covid-vaccines-reduce-long-covid-risk-new-study-shows#

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-puts-understanding-long-covid-and-vaccination-question

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u/RBDibP Feb 04 '25

This post seems to be about any case of covid, how mild it may be, so that's not really the point.

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u/moconahaftmere Feb 04 '25

It does specifically mention the greatest effect was seen in those with severe COVID.

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u/RBDibP Feb 04 '25

Yeah, but long covid wasn't even mentioned.