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/Ahzelton Feb 04 '25

I have had it 4 times and I have absolutely no recall or short term memory. I will remember (maybe) phone calls I had but not what was discussed. There's no world where I can say, oh I'll do that tomorrow and actually remember. I now have to write everything down and set alarms. It's horrible.