Ways a COVID-19 Infection , Could Damage Your Brain.<br />According to NPR, many of those previously infected with COVID-19 report continued problems with memory, brain fog and mood changes.<br />According to NPR, many of those previously infected with COVID-19 report continued problems with memory, brain fog and mood changes.<br />A study conducted by the NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that over 13% of coronavirus patients had developed neurological disorders.<br />A study conducted by the NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that over 13% of coronavirus patients had developed neurological disorders.<br />Follow-up research found that half of those patients continued to struggle cognitively six months later.<br />A lot <br />of people <br />are suffering. , Jennifer Frontera, professor neurology <br />NYU Grossman School of Medicine, via NPR.<br />A lot <br />of people <br />are suffering. , Jennifer Frontera, professor neurology <br />NYU Grossman School of Medicine, via NPR.<br />Researchers believe COVID-19 could negatively affect the overall health of the brain.<br />Serious COVID-19 infections can be the cause of<br />brain bleeding, oxygen deprivation and blood clots.<br />Serious COVID-19 infections can be the cause of<br />brain bleeding, oxygen deprivation and blood clots.<br />Studies of COVID-affected brain tissue show changes to be subtle, but experts warn even <br />small changes can have devastating results.<br />Studies of COVID-affected brain tissue show changes to be subtle, but experts warn even <br />small changes can have devastating results.<br />Anything that affects the brain, any minor insult, could be significant in cognition. , Geidy Serrano, director laboratory <br />of neuropathology at Banner Sun Health Research Institute, via NPR.<br />Anything that affects the brain, any minor insult, could be significant in cognition. , Geidy Serrano, director laboratory <br />of neuropathology at Banner Sun Health Research Institute, via NPR.<br />Experts say the most effective way <br />to prevent life-altering COVID-related cognitive issues is to get vaccinated