This is sad. I assume it’s covid and trauma since the data they started with was in 2013 and the rise began in 2016 (it’s not all from covid but 2016-2020 was traumatic for people who care about people and the planet.)

Sharp rise in memory and thinking problems among U.S. adults, study finds https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-sharp-memory-problems-adults.html

#CovidBrainDamage

Sharp rise in memory and thinking problems among U.S. adults, study finds

A growing number of U.S. adults—particularly those under 40—are reporting serious challenges with memory, concentration and decision-making, according to a new study published in Neurology.

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