brain fog
noun
: a usually temporary state of diminished mental capacity marked by inability to concentrate or to think or reason clearly
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Older people are also at higher risk for longer-term symptoms, known as long COVID, which can include fatigue, brain fog and breathlessness.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024
In adults, the most common long COVID symptoms include fatigue and brain fog, but for children the condition can look different.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2024
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans may have an undiagnosed iron deficiency, a problem that can lead to fatigue, brain fog and difficulty concentrating, a new study suggests.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
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Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
Older people are also at higher risk for longer-term symptoms, known as long COVID, which can include fatigue, brain fog and breathlessness.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024
In adults, the most common long COVID symptoms include fatigue and brain fog, but for children the condition can look different.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2024
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans may have an undiagnosed iron deficiency, a problem that can lead to fatigue, brain fog and difficulty concentrating, a new study suggests.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
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brain fog
noun
: a usually temporary state of diminished mental capacity marked by inability to concentrate or to think or reason clearly
This brain fog can be a result of being overly stressed, tired, carrying extra weight, consuming too many calories or consistently consuming a diet poor in nutrients.—Kylie Helgens, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
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