NY Times article entitled "Brain Is a Co-Conspirator in a Vicious Stress Loop." This article describes animal research that indicates the brain gets "stuck" in bad habits when exposed to chronic stress. The article also discusses how this might apply to human behaviors and what happens when stress is removed. What are the implications of this research for stress-management programs and for individuals dealing with chronic stress?
Saturday, August 22, 2009
The Brain and Stress
NY Times article entitled "Brain Is a Co-Conspirator in a Vicious Stress Loop." This article describes animal research that indicates the brain gets "stuck" in bad habits when exposed to chronic stress. The article also discusses how this might apply to human behaviors and what happens when stress is removed. What are the implications of this research for stress-management programs and for individuals dealing with chronic stress?
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