• High levels of stress cause the release of cortisol. Research has found when cortisol levels rise, cognitive performance declines. It is thought that chronic stress leads to malfunctions in the brain pathway that regulates cortisol levels and in turn affects brain cells. • Studies conducted...
‘It wasn’t a good thing to yell at my kids. I’m going to apologize to them and say goodbye to the guilt.’” Accepting how you feel can lower cortisol and blood pressure, two physical signs of stress,researchsuggests.
Stress takes a heavy toll on the body. • High levels of stress cause the release of cortisol. Research has found when cortisol levels rise, cognitive performance declines. It is thought that chronic stress leads to malfunctions in the brain pathway that regulates cortisol levels and in turn ...