The “Long Haulers”: Long Lasting Impacts of COVID-19 on Brain Health .

This Insight explores the long-term neurological complications of COVID-19. It highlights that even individuals with mild or asymptomatic infections may experience persistent symptoms such as brain fog, cognitive deficits, and memory loss, often lasting months after initial infection. Drawing on evidence from neuroimaging, post-mortem studies, and large-scale surveys, the article underscores the uncertain mechanisms—potentially involving inflammation and hypoxia—and emphasizes the urgent need for prevention, early detection, and supportive care.