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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That’s about 17 million people currently dealing with issues like brain fog or intense fatigue, which can interfere with their life and involvement in the workforce.
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Isabella Cueto, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
The man is dealing with the symptoms of a concussion, like brain fog and sensitivity to light and sound, the attorney said.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
Stress can have adverse effects on almost any bodily system, with symptoms ranging from brain fog and stomachaches to serious cardiovascular problems.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Patients can suffer from a range of symptoms, including profound exhaustion, brain fog and post-exertional malaise, an escalation in symptoms following exertion.
—Will Stone, NPR, 23 Feb. 2024
Symptoms of menopause can include hot flashes, cardiac effects, brain fog and other mental heath effects.
—Victoria Bisset, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
In addition to having overwhelming fatigue, people with ME/CFS experience a range of other symptoms such as brain fog, hypersensitivity to light and short-term memory loss.
—Kamal Nahas, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2024
Symptoms vary and can include fatigue, difficulty breathing, headaches, brain fog, joint and muscle pain and continued loss of taste and smell, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024
Incorporating these into your diet can help tamper signs of an imbalanced gut environment, which often include bloating, constipation, acid reflux, skin issues, and brain fog.
—Hannah Coates, Glamour, 25 Jan. 2024
Isabella Cueto, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
The man is dealing with the symptoms of a concussion, like brain fog and sensitivity to light and sound, the attorney said.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
Stress can have adverse effects on almost any bodily system, with symptoms ranging from brain fog and stomachaches to serious cardiovascular problems.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Patients can suffer from a range of symptoms, including profound exhaustion, brain fog and post-exertional malaise, an escalation in symptoms following exertion.
—Will Stone, NPR, 23 Feb. 2024
Symptoms of menopause can include hot flashes, cardiac effects, brain fog and other mental heath effects.
—Victoria Bisset, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
In addition to having overwhelming fatigue, people with ME/CFS experience a range of other symptoms such as brain fog, hypersensitivity to light and short-term memory loss.
—Kamal Nahas, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2024
Symptoms vary and can include fatigue, difficulty breathing, headaches, brain fog, joint and muscle pain and continued loss of taste and smell, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024
Incorporating these into your diet can help tamper signs of an imbalanced gut environment, which often include bloating, constipation, acid reflux, skin issues, and brain fog.
—Hannah Coates, Glamour, 25 Jan. 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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