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: The Physiologic Stress Response Permanently Damages the Body The effect of psychological stress can be easily seen in the body. Stress IS the plaque buildup in the arteries or the fat around your middle. For example, the stress hormones such as cortisol will actually decrease plasticity and the ability to make connections in the brain. Fewer brain circuits will lead to brain atrophy. The result is poor memory and less cognitive function. Yes, stress makes you stupid! Scientists have found that persistently high levels of stress hormones in a pregnant mother’s blood trigger changes in the nervous system development of afetus that alter the child’s brain chemistry for their whole life. The part of the child’s brain that is responsible for memory will be smaller and there are fewer brain circuits. The early stress leaves a bad footprint on the brain that decreases the child’s ability to adapt to stress later on!
Posted on: Sun, 27 Oct 2013 06:15:49 +0000

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