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Stress Can Shrink Brain Size and Affect Memory in Middle Age

Middle-aged people with high levels of cortisol, a hormone linked to stress in their blood have impaired memory and cognitive decline when compared to those with average levels of the hormone. Higher levels of cortisol are also linked to a slight shrinking of the brain.

Too much stress during middle age. Increases stress hormone levels. Impairs memory. Shrinks brain size. It''s never too late to be mindful of reducing stress.

Stress Can Shrink Brain Size and Affect Memory in Middle Age

Are you stressed out? A new study finds that stress can impair your memory and quicken cognitive decline later in life. Higher levels of cortisol, a hormone linked to stress are also tied to a slight shrinking of the brain. Read More

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