Brain imaging shows that people with frequently high cortisol levels degrade their brain tissue much faster than normal; as cortisol rises, electrical signals in the hippocampus deteriorate, impairing learning, memory, and stress control.
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“But there's a much more important area affected by stress. Brain imaging has shown that people with frequently high cortisol levels degrade their brain tissue much faster than normal. As cortisol rises, electrical signals in your hippocampus deteriorate. The hippocampus is associated with learning, memories, and of course stress control.”
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