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All eight chemicals associated with obesity increase appetite or promote weight gain in stress. These chemicals are: cortisol, dopamine, serotonin, insulin, ghrelin, PYY, leptin, and GLP-1.

Back in the 1980s, there was a public service announcement on TV that you may remember — or may have seen on YouTube. A guy in a kitchen held up an egg and said, "This is your brain." Then he ...

Chronic stress alters brain structure, impairing memory, emotions, and decision-making. It raises mental and physical health risks but can be reversed with lifestyle changes.

Stress is a common part of life. It affects our mood and neurological system. Stress impacts the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems. It also disrupts sleep and ...

Amy Knight, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurology, discusses why and how chronic stress can affect one’s brain and overall health. What is ...

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Over time, this chronic stress can damage important parts of your brain, like the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. The prefrontal cortex is responsible for planning, focusing, and decision-making.

Chronic stress from trauma can damage cells and pathways in the brain. However, with proper treatment, research shows the brain has a tremendous ability to heal itself.