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Stress Rewires Your Brain for Survival | Chicago News
Published 6 days, 21 hours ago
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When stressed, your brain flips into survival mode—activating the amygdala and dialing back the prefrontal cortex to prioritize safety over logic. New research pinpoints the neural pathways behind this ancient response, showing how even after stress fades, those survival circuits can linger, impacting everyday thinking. This insight could reshape how we tackle anxiety, trauma, and mental wellness in modern life.
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