brain fog

noun

: a usually temporary state of diminished mental capacity marked by inability to concentrate or to think or reason clearly

Examples of brain fog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Managing Brain Fog The four Ps are helpful when managing brain fog as well. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024 Catch up quick: Vyvanse, made by Takeda, is not only used for ADHD but prescribed off-label to treat patients with long COVID suffering from brain fog, fatigue and cognitive impairment. Tina Reed, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024 Symptoms vary and can include fatigue, difficulty breathing, headaches, brain fog, joint and muscle pain and continued loss of taste and smell, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2024 Iwasaki and her group studied Long Covid patients with significant neurological symptoms, including brain fog, headache, memory loss, and dizziness. Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for brain fog 

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Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brain fog was in 1853

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“Brain fog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brain%20fog. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

Medical Definition

brain fog

noun
: a usually temporary state of diminished mental capacity marked by inability to concentrate or to think or reason clearly
This brain fog can be a result of being overly stressed, tired, carrying extra weight, consuming too many calories or consistently consuming a diet poor in nutrients.Kylie Helgens, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
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