Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Photo-Illustration by TIME (Source Images: PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou/Getty Images; aldigraph/Solvers via Canva) Tamsen Fadal was working as a news anchor ...

Many women going through menopause report experiencing what they describe as "brain fog," a mix of forgetfulness, reduced focus, and mental fatigue. These symptoms are thought to stem in part from ...

Soy milk doesn’t cause brain fog on its own. But if you have an allergy or sensitivity, consuming soy may cause symptoms that include brain fog. You can also develop brain fog for other reasons. Brain ...

Brain fog, or mental fog, is often described as feeling mentally drained and unable to concentrate. Signs of brain fog include reduced cognitive functioning or difficulty with paying attention, ...

Share on Pinterest MRI scans offer fresh evidence that blood-brain barrier leaks may play a role in brain fog. Image credit: VICTOR TORRES/Stocksy. Brain fog is one of the most debilitating symptoms ...

Waking up feeling off. Fuzzy, unfocused thoughts. Processing everyday, mundane information is painfully slow and effortful, much like slogging through mud. Not to mention, that typically reliable jolt ...

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 ...

You’ve probably heard people use the term “brain fog” to describe times when they felt like their brain function was slightly off. It’s often associated with symptoms like trouble concentrating, a ...

The peak of the COVID-19 pandemic may be behind us, but for many people, long COVID continues to cause symptoms weeks, months, or even years after the initial illness. Among the more than 200 symptoms ...

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.