Living under too much stress may harm your brain as well as your body.
Previous studies have already shown that stress hormones, such as cortisol, can increase the risk of heart disease and other ailments, but a new study shows that stress hormones may also shrink the brain.
And I’ve been stressed lately thinking that my brain was shrinking. I’m caught in a vicious cycle.
For more distressing news on the some topic, check out Peter Kramer’s new book, _Against Depression_. Very disturbing.