Stress May Impair Memory and Thinking Skills

Copyright

2018

Published By

The New York Times

This New York Times article provides an overview of a study conducted to examine the potential link between cortisol, regarded as the 'stress hormone,' and cognitive function and brain volume. After controlling for variables such as age, sex, body mass index, and education, researchers found that people with higher cortisol levels tended to have lower scores on the cognitive tests or smaller brain volume.