How COVID-19 Might Increase Risk of Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline

How COVID-19 Might Increase Risk of Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline
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Of all frightening ways that the SARS-COV-2 virus affects the body, one of the more insidious is the effect of COVID-19 on the brain.

It is now clear that many patients suffering from COVID-19 exhibit neurological symptoms, from loss of smell, to delirium, to an increased risk of stroke. There are also longer-lasting consequences for the brain, including myalgic encephalomyelitis /chronic fatigue syndrome and Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Natalie C. Tronson
Natalie C. Tronson
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Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan 
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