Feeling Brain Fog? Meet the Science-Approved, $0, All-Natura

Feeling Brain Fog? Meet the Science-Approved, $0, All-Natural Solution: Hiking
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Emerging from quarantine and reacquainting yourself with the outside world (and all of its many obligations) can feel like being suddenly jolted awake by bright light: You’re blinking, bleary-eyed, and trying to remember who you are and how it was that you used to navigate life. The good news is, one of the simplest ways to help clear your brain fog and see through the haze is also one of the most popular pandemic-era activities: hiking in nature.
While it’s not a full-fledged medical diagnosis, brain fog refers to a variety of issues with memory, attention, and concentration, says neurologist Faye Begeti, MD, PhD—for example, having trouble staying on top of a newly busy calendar or experiencing fatigue after a series of virtual meetings. “Such problems can be seen in a variety of medical conditions, but for the majority of people who aren’t suffering from a physical or mental illness, brain fog may be a result of the increased stress and anxiety caused by the pandemic, as well as issues with sleep and disruption to our routines,” says Dr. Begeti.

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