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Although brain fog isn’t a clinical term, it is often used to describe a set of cognitive symptoms where your mind feels cloudy, and you have difficulty thinking clearing or articulating your thoughts ...

Hormonal imbalances — including testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, and insulin — can significantly affect your cognitive function and contribute to brain fog. Blood tests can help identify underlying ...

Have you ever experienced the fuzzy sensation like your brain doesn’t feel as sharp as usual? Maybe you struggle to recall a conversation. Or you can’t grasp the right word. When this happens ...

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If you’ve been feeling unfocused, forgetful, or mentally drained, you might be experiencing brain fog—a cluster of symptoms like fatigue, confusion, and difficulty concentrating that can disrupt daily ...

The small-scale study, conducted by researchers at Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Michigan State University, found that alterations in two key brain chemicals could be driving these ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Key Takeaways: Hormonal imbalances — including testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, and insulin — can significantly affect your cognitive function and ...