Acute stress primes brain for better cognitive and mental performance
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 22:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Chronic stress is known to cause major health problems, yet acute stress can be good for you. A new study shows why. Stress generates new nerve cells in the brain that, two weeks later, help you learn better. Thus, unlike chronic stress, acute stress primes the brain for improved cognitive and mental performance.