COVID-19 can affect memory and daily cognitive tasks, but much of the current evidence is based on large studies that rely on self-reports and various influencing factors. A new study led by Imperial demonstrates that the cognitive effects of COVID-19 can be observed even in healthy individuals under controlled conditions, including infection with a similar viral dose.
This research reveals specific changes in brain function scores among healthy young individuals, showing significant differences in memory and cognitive performance that lasted for up to a year following SARS-CoV-2 infection.
