Are Covid-19 and Alzheimer’s disease linked?


Covid-19 can have a significant effect on brain health, including possibly accelerating the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. — Filepic

Covid-19 primarily impacts older individuals and those with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular (heart) disease and hypertension (high blood pressure).

These conditions can compromise the immune system, making these individuals more susceptible to severe infections and complications from the infection.

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