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/le66669 Feb 03 '25

I've also seen reports that COVID-19 also increases symptoms of ADHD. What mechanisms could be at work here?

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u/Sammoonryong Feb 04 '25

fathom ADHD might overlap or get worsened by long covid. That might have been one of the issues. And yea I notice that too. my last infection is like 1-2 months ago and doesnt quite feel the same anymore. Worse again after a long recovery phase.