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Chronic stress can shrink memory-related brain volume

Chronic stress can shrink memory-related brain volume

Chronic stress can shrink memory-related brain volume

Long-term high stress is linked with changes in the hippocampus and related circuits — regions central to forming and retrieving memories.

Cortisol and related pathways can alter plasticity and even measurable volume over time, which is one reason burnout feels cognitively foggy.

Recovery is possible. Sleep, movement, social support, and stress reduction help the same systems rebound.

Shahzad Mahota Shahzad Mahota @shahzad-mahota

Chronic stress can shrink memory-related brain volume