COVID-19 affects the brain in various ways. A recent comprehensive study indicated that COVID-19 virus infection increases the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and leads to long-term cognitive impairment.
Currently, over 55 million people are living with dementia worldwide, with nearly 10 million new cases each year. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for approximately 60 percent to 70 percent of dementia cases.
