Chronic Stress Could Lead To Depression and Dementia, Scientists Warn (independent.co.uk)

schwit1 writes: A major review of published research suggests that chronic stress and anxiety can damage areas of the brain involved in emotional responses, thinking and memory, leading to depression and even Alzheimer's disease. Dr Linda Mah, the lead author of the review carried out at a research institute affiliated to the University of Toronto, said: 'Pathological anxiety and chronic stress are associated with structural degeneration and impaired functioning of the hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex, which may account for the increased risk of developing neuropsychiatric disorders, including depression and dementia.'

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Re:Stress is a killer

[phantomfive]

I like to remember that cortisol, a stress hormone, is also the one that kills salmon after their long stressful swim to their home river.