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.

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https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/260553/covid-19-linked-increase-biomarkers-abnormal-brain/

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I don't have anything except anecdotal experience, but I have had COVID two or three times, even with a full vaccination schedule. I certainly do not feel like the same person mentally, it's quite distressing.

I wonder if the effect is more pronounced with age as you lose general brain plasticity?

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I wonder what the long term effects of the vaccine are.