Have you ever experienced brain fog?

"Brain fog is a condition where people feel scattered, forgetful, confused, or that they've lost their focus when faced with simple decisions," explains Dr. Orly Avitzur, associate medical editor for Consumer Reports.

Many people blame brain fog on old age. But Dr. Avitzur says there could be something else turning on the fog machine.

"If you're not functioning the way you're used to then it's good to take a second look at what might be doing on in terms of your general health, how you're managing stress or whether you're getting adequate sleep and whether there might be something medical underlying it."

The number one reason for brain fog is prescription medications. "Some of the worst offenders belong to a broad class of drugs called anticholinergics, which are used to treat asthma, stomach ulcers, urinary incontinence as well as some other conditions," says Dr, Avitzur.

The bottom line: if you feel off your mental game, don't assume it's the beginning of dementia. Talk to your doctor and find out what's really going on.

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