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Long COVID May Be Burning Out The Brain's Reward System
Scientists report finding a distinct change in the brains of people with long COVID that may help explain some of the illness's most debilitating symptoms, including a possible burnout of the brain's reward system. The findings could shed light on fatigue and motivation problems reported by many patients, though the research is still emerging and its wider implications remain to be confirmed.
Why now: New scientific research offers a potential biological explanation for long COVID's most disabling symptoms, drawing attention from patients and researchers alike.
Evidence
- Long COVID May Be Burning Out The Brain's Reward System · ScienceAlert
Scientists have discovered a distinct change in the brains of people with long COVID that might explain some of the illness's most debilitating symptoms.
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