Don’t ya just hate it when you go to get something in another room and have to go back to where you started to remember! Brain fog is characterized as difficulty focusing, sluggish thinking, and memory lapses. It is a complex condition. It appears with chronic insomnia, head injuries, drug side effects, strokes, depression, and can happen after chemo and some long lasting COVID. In a research study done by Healthy Aging Programs at Cedars-Mt. Sinai Medical Center several helpful recommendations were uncovered.

1. Understand the brain fog is different than cognitive changes that may occur with age. Advocating to find out “What “is occurring with medical professional is essential.
2. ADVOCATE with your MD to find out if there is some “inflammation” in your body.
3. HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE Is most important; you should be
   drinking an ounce of water per half your body weight., EVERY DAY.
4. Eliminate or limit alcohol.
5. Get good sleep hygiene: consistent bedtimes, cool dark rooms, avoid any screen time for one hour before bedtime.
6. MOVE. If you are sedentary (being non-moving for 2 hours) get up and move at least 10 minutes of every hour. See a physical therapist to achieve appropriate daily movement.
7. Check your medications for side effects with a pharmacist.
   Include ALL prescriptions and over the counter.
8. Address any mental health issue with professionals.

Everyone’s experience with brain fog is unique, so it may take some experimentation to find the strategies that work best for you. Patience and consistency are key as you work to improve your cognitive function and overall well-being.