Some effects of stress

People prone to negative emotions and stress may be 40% more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, according to a study in Neurology. The authors hypothesize that a lifetime of stress could adversely affect the part of the brain responsible for regulating memory. To stop stress weakening your brain, researcher Dr Paul Nussbaum, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, recommends devoting 30 minutes a day to calming activities such as reading or, at a minimum, aim for 10 to 15 minutes of meditation.