"This slows down our processing power, and memory is one of the areas that falters."
"Absolute nonsense. My mind
is still like a steel prat."
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| It's not just you: ‘senior moments' became more widespread during the pandemic, experts say |
| 2022-04-11 |
| [FoxNews] If you aren’t a senior, but still experiencing ‘senior moments,’ you are in good company, according to recent Wall Street Journal report. "Our brains are like computers with so many tabs open right now," said Dr. Sara C. Mednick, a neuroscientist and professor of cognitive science at the University of California, Irvine. "This slows down our processing power, and memory is one of the areas that falters." ‘Senior moments,’ otherwise known as fleeting bursts of forgetfulness, are becoming more commonplace, according to memory experts. Sometimes we might find ourselves struggling to remember the name of our friends, co-workers, words that usually roll off our tongues or how to perform tasks that are usually instinctive, per the Journal. It’s a time of great transition for many as they return to work and settle in new routines, but add the uncertainty of the war in Ukraine, it’s not surprising our brains are on cognitive overdrive, per the news outlet. The brain consumes energy just like other cells in our body and it’s much more than we think, according to neuroscientists. Stress is a big culprit, in part because of the pandemic, but also because research shows those who have experienced "recent life stressors" have memory issues, according to Dr. Grant Shields, an assistant professor in the department of psychological science at the University of Arkansas, who has done research on the subject. |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #3 Sorry, but this disinformation must be corrected "Absolute nonsense. My mind is still like a steel prat." The graphic stays. "Absolute nonsense. My mind is still like a street rat." There, much more accurate. |
| Posted by: Don Vito Javirong6167 2022-04-11 15:58 |
| #2 Our brains are like computers with so many tabs open right now," said Dr. Sara C. Mednick, a neuroscientist and professor of cognitive science at the University of California, Irvine. "This slows down our processing power, and memory is one of the areas that falters." "Absolute nonsense. My mind is still like a steel prat." |
| Posted by: Dron66046 2022-04-11 14:00 |
| #1 COVID-19 & the VAX are the biggest cause I feel. But it seems the Media is trying to avoid that issue, calling it STRESS. Thus avoiding the LSD's sh%^y poor handling of the Pandemic. BTW It has been almost 2 months for us, and I still have a few C-19 Brain Fog events. Like this morning, I just caught myself before putting Powder Creamer in the coffee filter to make coffee. |
| Posted by: NN2N1 2022-04-11 13:18 |