One such network was found between the brain and the gut. Researchers have discovered, for example, that when an organism experiences stress, the brain cues organs to release hormones to handle the ...

The stress hormone cortisol disrupts the brain's navigational system. It impairs the function of the grid cells that play a crucial role in orientation. This has been verified by researchers from Ruhr ...

A new Yale study has revealed that neurons—the energy-hungry cells that connect and direct activity in the brain—are equipped with "backup batteries" that kick in to keep the brain running during ...

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Stress influences what we learn and remember. The hormone cortisol, which is released during stressful situations, can make emotional memories in particular stronger. But how exactly does cortisol ...

Stress resilience isn’t a flatline. It’s a flex, according to new research from Florida International University. Marcelo Bigliassi, assistant professor of psychophysiology, and Ph.D. student Dayanne ...

LAST week, we explored how the brain responds under pressure, especially in moments of stress, worry, and anxiety. We looked at how these experiences are not just emotional reactions, but also ...

Recent neuroscience research has uncovered an alarming connection between chronic stress and brain health. While our brains naturally build protective barriers against cognitive decline, persistent ...

Stress and alcohol are frequently framed as cause and effect: You feel overwhelmed, you drink, you calm down. In reality, alcohol may be disabling the very brain systems that would help you respond to ...