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          Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·April 20, 2026·6 min read

          Exercise and Ibuprofen May Shield Against Chemo Brain

          A Phase II trial finds that walking and resistance exercise, along with low-dose ibuprofen, can protect cancer patients from "chemo brain" during treatment.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·April 19, 2026·8 min read

          Daily “Mental Sharpness” Dictates Productivity

          A 12-week study from the University of Toronto finds that daily fluctuations in mental sharpness account for an 80-minute difference in productivity between your best and worst days.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·March 12, 2026·9 min read

          Can High-Dose Vitamin D Prevent Long-COVID Cognitive Decline?

          A massive new trial finds that Vitamin D may be the secret weapon against Long COVID’s "brain fog," even if it doesn't stop the initial infection.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·March 5, 2026·7 min read

          Chronic Inflammation Rewires the Brain’s Cognitive Center

          Scientists identify the biological "signatures" that explain why some people experience brain fog and memory loss after viral infections.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·February 25, 2026·8 min read

          COVID-19 Uniquely Rewires the Brain Compared to the Flu

          It’s not just a respiratory virus. Scientists find that COVID-19—unlike the flu—causes persistent brain inflammation and vascular injury that explains Long COVID "brain fog."
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·November 13, 2025·6 min read

          Why Women Face Worse Long COVID

          New research reveals that women with long COVID show distinct biological disruptions — including gut inflammation, anemia, and abnormal hormone levels — that may explain their heightened and persistent symptoms. These findings emerged from immune, biomarker, and genetic analyses in people one year after infection.
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          Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·May 13, 2025·7 min read

          CAR-T Brain Fog Mirrors Chemo and COVID

          Patients receiving CAR-T cell therapy often report brain fog, and new research shows this cognitive impairment stems from the therapy itself, not just the cancer or other treatments. A mouse study revealed that CAR-T-induced immune responses activate brain microglia, triggering inflammation that damages myelin-producing cells, reducing signal efficiency in the brain.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·April 29, 2025·5 min read

          Boosting Iron May Ease Brain Fog

          New research shows that women with healthy blood iron levels during menopause perform better on cognitive tasks like memory and attention. The study found that sufficient blood iron was linked to better brain function without increasing harmful iron deposits in the brain.
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          ·January 23, 2025·7 min read

          Long COVID Impairs Exercise Capacity and Cognition for Years

          A study of nearly 1,000 people with post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) revealed that two-thirds still experienced significant symptoms, including reduced exercise capacity and cognitive performance, two years after infection. Persistent symptom clusters included fatigue, neurocognitive disturbances, and post-exertional malaise, with worse outcomes in individuals with obesity, lower education, or severe initial infections.
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          Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience
          ·October 22, 2024·4 min read

          Exercise During Chemotherapy Boosts Cognitive Function

          A recent clinical trial found that women who began an aerobic exercise program during chemotherapy for breast cancer reported improved cognitive function and quality of life compared to those who received standard care. Participants in the exercise group felt they could better concentrate and remember things, helping to reduce the effects of "chemo-brain."
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·June 27, 2024·4 min read

          COVID-19 Vaccines May Reduce Virus-Induced Memory Problems

          COVID-19-induced cognitive impairment is linked to the protein IL-1β. Researchers found that vaccination can reduce brain inflammation and memory loss in rodent models. This suggests vaccines may lower the risk of long COVID brain fog. More research is needed to confirm these findings in humans.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·June 2, 2024·10 min read

          Long COVID Brain Fog: Impact and Coping Strategies

          Long COVID, affecting 7% of U.S. adults, often includes debilitating brain fog. Symptoms like forgetfulness and difficulty focusing affect daily life and work. A new study highlights that while brain fog often resolves, it significantly impacts mental function. Effective coping strategies and treatments are crucial for managing this condition.
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