brain fog
nounDefinition of brain fog
: a usually temporary state of diminished mental capacity marked by inability to concentrate or to think or reason clearly
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The drawbacks of sleep deprivation aren’t just limited to next-day irritation and brain fog. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "9 Small but Impactful Health Habits to Lock Down in Your 20s," 19 Apr. 2019 Beating brain fog is more easily achieved with a Starbucks run. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Keto Diet Pills and Supplements May Hurt Your Health and Waste Your Money," 16 Jan. 2019 This vegetable could be toxic to your health and may actually be causing weight gain, digestive issues, brain fog, and fatigue. — Michelle Gant, Fox News, "5 glamping destinations in the US for those who want to enjoy nature in complete comfort," 27 July 2018 During her trips out West, de Castro—who, only a few months prior, had jumped on the cleanse bandwagon, citing its ability to help her lose weight, clear brain fog, and ease anxiety—noticed L.A.’s lack of juiceries. — Colleen Leahey Mckeegan, Marie Claire, "The Business of Feeling Good," 11 July 2018 Side effects include fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and brain fog as a result of your body switching from burning carbs to burning fat. — Sara Angle, Outside Online, "An Athlete's Guide to #Trending Diets," 20 Mar. 2018 Since reducing her medications, Ayala started experiencing an uptick in lupus symptoms like joint pain, brain fog, and fevers. — Tatiana Walk-morris, SELF, "What Women of Color Need to Know About Lupus," 20 Feb. 2018 For example, has the reintroduction triggered any bloating or cramps, fatigue, brain fog, skin irritation, or sinus congestion? — Julia Naftulin, Health.com, "You're Finishing Up Whole30. Here’s What You Should Do Next," 26 Jan. 2018 The pain, exhaustion, and brain fog grew so intense that taking my daughter to the playground was out of the question; even venturing down the block to the grocery store would leave me bedridden for hours. — Leah Vincent, The Cut, "Me, Lady Gaga, and the Medical Establishment That Failed Us Both," 27 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'brain fog.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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