The Impact of Stress on Memory and Learning
The Impact of Stress on Memory and Learning Why You Forget Under Pressure Have you ever found yourself forgetting key information during an important exam or blanking out in a high-pressure presentation? You’re not alone. Neuroscience shows that stress has a profound...
How Childhood Trauma Influences Adult Stress Responses
How Childhood Trauma Influences Adult Stress Responses The long term impact The experiences we have as children shape who we become as adults. When those experiences involve childhood trauma, they can leave deep psychological scars, affecting how we respond to stress...
The Science Behind Fight or Flight
The Science Behind Fight or Flight What Happens in Your Brain Under Stress When faced with a threat, whether it’s a looming deadline or a life-threatening situation, your body activates the fight or flight response. This evolutionary survival mechanism prepares you to...
How Chronic Stress Rewires Your Brain
How Chronic Stress Rewires Your Brain The Role of Cortisol and Neuroplasticity Stress is often seen as a fleeting reaction to life’s pressures, but when it becomes chronic, it can significantly alter the brain’s structure and function. Recent neuroscience research...
