How Are Brain Fog Symptoms Related to Diet, Sleep, Mood and Gastrointestinal Health? A Cross-Sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Canan Altınsoy, Derya Dikmen

Medicina, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 61(2), С. 344 - 344

Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2025

Background and Objectives: Brain fog, characterized by cognitive difficulties such as memory impairment, lack of focus, mental fatigue, is a common symptom reported during recovery from COVID-19, particularly in long COVID cases. This study explores potential triggers sleep quality, mood, gastrointestinal health examines the link between adherence to MIND diet brain fog severity. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted 1 July 15 December 2022. The questionnaire assessed symptoms, dietary habits, symptoms. Linear regression analysis examined relationships demographic factors, adherence, Results: Fog Scale (BFS) scores were significantly higher individuals who had COVID-19 (p < 0.05) even those with reinfection. Women BFS Severity Score (BFSS), Diet, Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating (GSRS), Brief Mood Introspection (BMIS) Pleasant-Unpleasant 0.05). BFSS positively correlated GSRS 0.05), while no correlation found adherence. negative observed Sleep Quality (SQS) but this not significant = 0.367). GSRS, Dimension, Arousal-Calm Dimension predictors (R 0.599, R2 0.358, p 0.01). Conclusions: identifies being female risk factor for women reporting scores. While quality showed relationship model, suggesting that other mood may play more dominant role. However, These findings suggest addressing be key managing COVID.

Язык: Английский

How Are Brain Fog Symptoms Related to Diet, Sleep, Mood and Gastrointestinal Health? A Cross-Sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Canan Altınsoy, Derya Dikmen

Medicina, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 61(2), С. 344 - 344

Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2025

Background and Objectives: Brain fog, characterized by cognitive difficulties such as memory impairment, lack of focus, mental fatigue, is a common symptom reported during recovery from COVID-19, particularly in long COVID cases. This study explores potential triggers sleep quality, mood, gastrointestinal health examines the link between adherence to MIND diet brain fog severity. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted 1 July 15 December 2022. The questionnaire assessed symptoms, dietary habits, symptoms. Linear regression analysis examined relationships demographic factors, adherence, Results: Fog Scale (BFS) scores were significantly higher individuals who had COVID-19 (p < 0.05) even those with reinfection. Women BFS Severity Score (BFSS), Diet, Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating (GSRS), Brief Mood Introspection (BMIS) Pleasant-Unpleasant 0.05). BFSS positively correlated GSRS 0.05), while no correlation found adherence. negative observed Sleep Quality (SQS) but this not significant = 0.367). GSRS, Dimension, Arousal-Calm Dimension predictors (R 0.599, R2 0.358, p 0.01). Conclusions: identifies being female risk factor for women reporting scores. While quality showed relationship model, suggesting that other mood may play more dominant role. However, These findings suggest addressing be key managing COVID.

Язык: Английский

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