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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Young, who lives in Connecticut, was unable to pursue a college degree due to her severe fatigue, brain fog, pain, and allergic reactions to most medications.
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Libra September 23 – October 22 A bad case of brain fog is heading your way.
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TIME, 16 May 2024
Libra September 23 – October 22 A bad case of brain fog is heading your way.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 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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