Many people who get migraines experience "brain fog"—a term used to describe symptoms of cognitive dysfunction, such as confusion, memory and language problems, and an inability to think, plan, or ...

During menopause, researchers also notice more bright spots on brain scans known as white-matter hyperintensities. These ...

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 ...

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 ...

Menopause brings profound shifts not just in hormones but in the very structure of the brain. Scientists have found that gray ...

Scientists may finally have uncovered why some people struggle with brain fog long after recovering from COVID-19.

No one warns you that one day, you might forget your own best friend’s name or find your keys in the fridge. But for millions of women in midlife, these cognitive glitches aren’t just quirky stories — ...

Regardless of the source of brain fog, COVID or otherwise, Barth says it's important to discuss and fight. "Constantly feeling like you cannot concentrate or be productive can really affect one's ...

Peri by identifyHer is a wearable device with a corresponding app that’s designed for women in perimenopause. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photo: IdentifyHer Limited) A 2022 survey of nearly 950 ...

Yesterday, I noticed something extraordinary. For the past five years, I’ve frequently driven a challenging seven-hour drive between a small mountain town and my hometown of Vancouver, Canada. For ...

I was recently trapped in a perplexing and potentially compromising situation that made me reconsider the impact of middle-aged brain fog. It began innocently enough with a visit to the pool. When our ...

Invisible illnesses can lead to societal misconceptions due to the lack of visible symptoms, causing personal frustration and misunderstanding. Cognitive impairments, such as memory loss and brain fog ...