Moms, emotions, exercise and memory—multiple factors affect 'pregnancy brain'

Symptoms of anxiety and depression are associated with higher levels of "pregnancy brain," which is also known as "baby brain," "brain fog" or "momnesia," according to a new study by Penn State researchers. Pregnancy brain is not a medical diagnosis, but people have long known that pregnant women and new mothers can experience broken concentration, memory lapses and forgetfulness. The Penn State team wanted to understand whether physical activity could reduce brain fog, but they discovered unexpected ways that negative emotional states, physical activity and brain fog all interact.

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