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Stress hormone linked to short-term memory loss as we age, animal study suggests

June 18, 2014 by

A new study reports a potential link between stress hormones and short-term memory loss in older adults. The study reveals that having high levels of cortisol—a natural hormone in our body whose levels surge when we are stressed—can lead to memory lapses as we age.

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