A new study published in The Lancet Psychiatry revealed that one-third of individuals who survived COVID-19 have long-term neurological symptoms. The study, published Tuesday, examined the 'effects of COVID-19 on brain health.' RELATED: Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious COVID-19 It concluded that COVID-19 was 'associated with increased risk of neurological and psychiatric outcomes.' The study's authors learned that the risk of stroke and dementia was elevated due to a COVID-19 diagnosis. They also found a connection between COVID-19, anxiety and mood disorders. According to CNN, this study is the largest of its kind and involved 236,000 COVID-19 patients. Researchers […]
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