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/cute_polarbear Feb 03 '25

I am honestly not sure my personal general increased difficulty in focusing is due to this or due to the prolonged lock down, or the psychology effects from covid catastrophy...

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u/ISeenYa Feb 04 '25

I also wonder if it's because I use my phone too much