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 ...

Menopause brings profound shifts not just in hormones but in the very structure of the brain. Scientists have found that gray matter in regions tied to memory and thinking can shrink, while white ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) have gained popularity for their effectiveness in supporting blood sugar control in those with ...

Brain fog is a term people use to describe a group of cognitive symptoms, including trouble concentrating, slower thinking, forgetfulness, and feeling mentally worn out. People experiencing brain fog ...

It was a cold, dark, wintery night in October 2018 when Katrina Burchell was commuting from her job as a solicitor in London to her home in Hertfordshire. Burchell, feeling tired and confused, ...

Scientists have long struggled to define brain fog—let alone pinpoint a cause for it. But research is starting to reveal multiple potential causes from inflammation to a leaky blood-brain barrier.

Have you ever stared blankly at a screen, forgotten simple tasks, or struggled to articulate your thoughts during a meeting? These moments of mental lapse might seem harmless at first, but when they ...

Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can trigger several cognitive symptoms, including brain fog. As the founder and CEO of a successful business and a podcast host, 53-year-old Justine ...

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused unprecedented mortality worldwide and had higher morbidity rates than any disease in the past few decades. However, the detrimental impacts of ...

That mental clarity you’ve been searching for might be directly connected to what’s on your fork. That mid-afternoon mental slowdown, the inability to concentrate, or feeling like your thoughts are ...

Maria Pertl receives research funding from the Irish Cancer Society and the National Cancer Control Programme. She is a committee member of the Irish Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Lisa Mellon ...