‘COVID Brain’ – 5 Ways to Boost Your Mind Post-Pandemic

Whether it was the virus itself, causing a range of symptoms and health issues, or simply the policies and lockdowns, the entire pandemic has left its mark.  But what can we do about it? And what about people who still suffer to this day? Even if you don’t have long COVID, you could still be struggling with the very real physical and psychological effects that this historic period had.  In fact, research indicates that our brains went through structural changes due to the pandemic. Many people today report cognitive issues, everything from forgetfulness to difficulty concentrating, fogginess, and problems performing higher-level thinking. If you’re experiencing the lingering effects of ‘COVID brain,’ you’re not alone. Here are five everyday practices to treat those ‘shrinking’ effects once and for all. 1. Interpersonal Connection Research has long shown that interpersonal connection is key to a healthier, happy life. During COVID, however, these connections were cut off. We couldn’t see loved ones and friends, and when we could, it was usually under very strict rules. As a result, many people felt isolated and became depressed or mentally unwell.  Fortunately, those days are behind us.  If you feel like you lost that interpersonal spark, don’t...