Mounting scientific evidence suggests that being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can have profound impacts on brain health. Studies have shown that COVID-19 leaves an indelible mark on the brain and its functioning.
Research has indicated that individuals who have had COVID-19 are at an increased risk of cognitive deficits, including memory problems. Studies have revealed significant and prolonged inflammation of the brain in individuals with mild to moderate forms of the virus, with changes comparable to seven years of brain aging.
