Researchers: Stress Causes Forgetfulness
Stressful situations in which the individual has no control were found to activate an enzyme in the brain called protein kinase C, which impairs the short-term memory and other functions in the prefrontal cortex, the executive-decision part of the brain, says Dr. Amy F. T. Arnsten of Yale Medical School.
Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 28 Oct 2004




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