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/HeyRainy Feb 04 '25

I had it twice that I know of and I feel the same way, like my ability to recall things like I used to is gone, I feel slightly dumber. It also took my sense of smell, so I have no doubt about whether it can screw with your brain, my nose is fine.