Stress, cortisol, brain and body

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Does chronic stress or elevated cortisol for a very long period of time, due to any reason, physical, mental, emotional or dietary, or any reason, kill off brain cells of body cells? Does it damage the brain cells forever? Like, kill them off and they never regrow? Please guide correctly. Does excess stress cortisol levels, that affects sleep, appetite and other parameters of the body, lead to loss of neurons( killed off or damaged)? Is this permanent or reversible? Please guide. Thanks

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Dr. Amol Gajanan Andhale Neurologist 8 yrs exp Wardha · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amol Gajanan Andhale

Neurologist 8 yrs exp Wardha

Long-term stress can increase cortisol and affect sleep, appetite, mood, and concentration. It may temporarily affect brain function, especially areas related to memory. However, in most cases stress does not permanently kill brain cells. The changes are usually functional and reversible. With proper sleep, stress management, exercise, and healthy lifestyle, brain function can recover.

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