Ways a COVID-19 Infection Could Damage Your Brain

Ways a COVID-19 Infection , Could Damage Your Brain.

According to NPR, many of those previously infected with COVID-19 report continued problems with memory, brain fog and mood changes.

According to NPR, many of those previously infected with COVID-19 report continued problems with memory, brain fog and mood changes.

A study conducted by the NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that over 13% of coronavirus patients had developed neurological disorders.

A study conducted by the NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that over 13% of coronavirus patients had developed neurological disorders.

Follow-up research found that half of those patients continued to struggle cognitively six months later.

A lot of people are suffering.

, Jennifer Frontera, professor neurology NYU Grossman School of Medicine, via NPR.

A lot of people are suffering.

, Jennifer Frontera, professor neurology NYU Grossman School of Medicine, via NPR.

Researchers believe COVID-19 could negatively affect the overall health of the brain.

Serious COVID-19 infections can be the cause of brain bleeding, oxygen deprivation and blood clots.

Serious COVID-19 infections can be the cause of brain bleeding, oxygen deprivation and blood clots.

Studies of COVID-affected brain tissue show changes to be subtle, but experts warn even small changes can have devastating results.

Studies of COVID-affected brain tissue show changes to be subtle, but experts warn even small changes can have devastating results.

Anything that affects the brain, any minor insult, could be significant in cognition.

, Geidy Serrano, director laboratory of neuropathology at Banner Sun Health Research Institute, via NPR.

Anything that affects the brain, any minor insult, could be significant in cognition.

, Geidy Serrano, director laboratory of neuropathology at Banner Sun Health Research Institute, via NPR.

Experts say the most effective way to prevent life-altering COVID-related cognitive issues is to get vaccinated