Studies have found that stress is a major culprit in affecting your
brain’s efficiency. According to a study at the University of
California, repeated instances of stress response can result in
shrinking of the hippocampus, the part of the brain vital to both stress
regulation and long-term memory. To stay mentally sharp and active, it
is important to fight this cortisol-related aging brought on by stress.
To deal with stress-related ageing, it is important to build ‘stress
disruptors’ into your regular routine. This may involve simple
activities such as a five-minute break in the middle of each day, during
which you do absolutely nothing.
