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March 11, 2021

The name for the pandemic emotion we're feeling

Psychology Today, March 11, 2021

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The name for the pandemic emotion we’re feeling

Moreover, the pandemic has reduced our opportunities for novelty and physical activity, both of which are important for healthy cognitive function. In the words of Mike Yassa, a neuroscientist at UC Irvine, “We’re all walking around with some mild cognitive impairment.”

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