The Ultimate Guide to the Causes of Brain Fog
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How Alcohol Affects Your Brain ("Hangover Fog")
✅ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. | Coordinator, Geriatric Medicine – CHIC Unisanté, France You wake up with a headache, dry mouth, and a sense of dread. But once the Advil kicks in and the headache fades, something else remains:...
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Chemotherapy and Brain Fog ("Chemo Brain"): A Guide
✅ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. | Coordinator, Geriatric Medicine – CHIC Unisanté, France You survived the treatment. The cancer is gone or in remission. But you feel like a part of you is missing. You walk into rooms and...
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Brain Fog After Surgery: Post-Anesthesia Cognitive Decline
✅ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. | Coordinator, Geriatric Medicine – CHIC Unisanté, France The surgery was a success. The incision is healing. But weeks later, you still feel "off." You can't remember names, you lose your train of thought,...
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ADHD and Brain Fog: What's the Overlap?
✅ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. | Coordinator, Geriatric Medicine – CHIC Unisanté, France You stare at your computer screen. You know what you need to do, but you can’t make yourself do it. Is this the "Executive Dysfunction" of...
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Sugar and Brain Fog: How Sweets Slow Your Thoughts
✅ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. | Coordinator, Geriatric Medicine – CHIC Unisanté, France You eat a donut or a candy bar for a quick burst of energy. For 20 minutes, you feel great. But an hour later, your brain...
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Are You Dehydrated? How Electrolytes Impact Clarity
✅ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. | Coordinator, Geriatric Medicine – CHIC Unisanté, France You drink coffee in the morning. You work all day. By 2 PM, you have a headache and can't concentrate. You reach for more caffeine. This...