: a usually temporary state of diminished mental capacity marked by inability to concentrate or to think or reason clearly
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebOne family said it has been plagued with abdominal pain, vomiting, memory loss, skin rashes, brain fog, eye irritation, seizures, and teeth and gum issues, all according to the lawsuit. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2022 Many people with the condition experience fatigue, brain fog, joint or muscle pain, heart palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, menstrual changes or changes in their ability to taste or smell. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 25 Aug. 2022 The more common symptoms of long COVID include brain fog, fatigue, headaches and those that worsen after physical or mental effort, Singh said. Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Aug. 2022 Adult risk of developing seizure disorders, brain fog, dementia and other mental health conditions remain high two years after recovering from Covid-19, the study found. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 18 Aug. 2022 Long Covid affects millions of people with a range of symptoms, including brain fog, fatigue and a racing heartbeat. Sumathi Reddy, WSJ, 25 May 2022 His symptoms are distinctive, but other patients reporting long COVID symptoms have reported brain fog, persistent cough and permanent loss of taste or smell. Scott Macfarlane, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2022 Indeed, brain fog, muscle aches, and fatigue are some of the most common symptoms of the nebulous condition called long COVID, which experts think affects as many as one in five Americans who survived the relatively new virus. Erin Prater, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2022 But those scientists did find the most common symptoms were deep fatigue, brain fog, and headaches. Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 16 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1853, in the meaning defined above
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)