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Long COVID symptoms linked to measurable damage in the brain’s dopamine system - PsyPost

Published by PsyPost By Eric W. Dolan · 30 July 2026 at 19:22
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Long COVID symptoms linked to measurable damage in the brain’s dopamine system - PsyPost
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A recent study provides evidence that people experiencing long COVID show a measurable reduction in the brain’s dopamine-releasing neurons. These physical changes tend to be associated with persistent symptoms like apathy, memory problems, and slowed physical…

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