Chronic stress can shrink your memory center
Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which can physically shrink your brain's hippocampus, a vital memory and learning center, but healthy habits can help it regrow.
Did you know that prolonged stress can physically alter your brain? Chronic exposure to stress hormones, especially cortisol, can shrink the hippocampus, the brain region vital for forming and retrieving memories. This area acts like your brain's filing cabinet, turning short-term experiences into lasting recollections and helping you navigate.
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