Stress
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Finally, chronic stress can harm the entire body. Situational stress is a good thing that prepares the body to fight or flee danger, but when your lifestyle includes chronic stress, the hormone cortisol builds up in the brain and causes lasting damage.
Not only can it kill brain cells, but it also causes the brain to shrink. When this shrinking effect affects the prefrontal cortex, your ability to learn and remember is affected. You must find a way to relax before it is too late.
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