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Could Lockdowns Make Us More Forgetful?

Dr Joel Low, Consultant Clinical Psychologist

23-Nov-20 14:30

Could Lockdowns Make Us More Forgetful?

Our memory might be another aspect of our lives that is taking a hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. If you found that you’ve been forgetting things - whether it’s forgetting to buy something on your grocery list or to complete the task you were assigned - you might not be alone. We take a look at how lockdowns and isolation could be affecting memories and forgetfulness.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Lim Sue Ann, Dashran Yohan


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Tags:  The Bigger PictureThe Daily DigestCOVID-19PandemicCMCOLockdownIsolationLonelinessMemoryForgetfulnessMental HealthDementia





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