COVID-19 infection may alter brain microstructure even in people who fully recover - PsyPost
Google News • 1/15/2026 – 1/17/2026
Summary
COVID-19 infection may alter brain microstructure even in individuals who fully recover. Increased levels of Alzheimer's-linked protein have been found in some patients with long COVID, raising concerns about a potential increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists have detected Alzheimer's proteins in the blood of long COVID patients, prompting fears of a dementia crisis for millions.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
49d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1129
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1129/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1129/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 49 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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