brain fog
noun
: a usually temporary state of diminished mental capacity marked by inability to concentrate or to think or reason clearly
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Difficulty Concentrating Pregnancy can sometimes cause brain fog due to hormonal changes.
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Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
While the primary treatment targets the root cause of brain fog, several lifestyle approaches can help manage its symptoms.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
People experiencing brain fog often talk about poor attention span, feeling drained, confused, and having difficulty remembering things.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
For centuries, thyroid dysfunction was endemic; millions of people around the world suffered from slow heartbeats, weakness, muscle fatigue, sluggish metabolism, and brain fog.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
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Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
While the primary treatment targets the root cause of brain fog, several lifestyle approaches can help manage its symptoms.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
People experiencing brain fog often talk about poor attention span, feeling drained, confused, and having difficulty remembering things.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
For centuries, thyroid dysfunction was endemic; millions of people around the world suffered from slow heartbeats, weakness, muscle fatigue, sluggish metabolism, and brain fog.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Brain fog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brain%20fog. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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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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