Stress in middle age found to shrink your brain and impair memory

A new study has found a strong association between increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol and impaired memory in middle-aged adults. The research suggests that extended periods of stress while a person is in their 40s and 50s can result in reduced cognitive skills, and even brain shrinkage.

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Category: Science

Tags:

• Aging
• Brain
• Memory
• Neurological
• Stress

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