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A British study warned that those recovering from the emerging corona virus may suffer significant effects on brain function, as the worst infections are associated with mental decline, which equates to 10 years of brain aging.
According to the Indian Times newspaper, researchers from Imperia University of College analyzed the results of 84,285 people who completed a study called the British Intelligence Test and found that cognitive deficits had a significant impact, especially among people who were hospitalized with the Coronavirus, where the worst cases showed effects equivalent to an average 10-year reduction In cognitive performance between the ages of 20 to 70 years.
Cognitive tests measure how well the brain performs tasks such as remembering words or connecting points in a puzzle. Such tests are widely used to assess brain performance in diseases such as Alzheimer's and can also help clinicians assess temporary brain impairment.
