August 1996 PMID 8701325

Why stress is bad for your brain.

R M Sapolsky

Mentions

15
Peak: 4 in Mar 2020
across 4 sources since Mar 2020

Extended reach

17,280
potential audience

Total likes

120

Video views

2,541

Mentions per month

Mar 2020 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News5 articles
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  • YouTube4 videos
  • Blogs2 articles

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What people are saying

The discussions revolve around a shared admiration for the article by Robert Sapolsky, highlighting its motivational role in pursuing neuroscience studies, as seen in phrases like 'still one of my favorite papers' and expressions of interest. The tone is positive and personal, emphasizing inspiration, which supports high agreement and interest scores.

AgreementStrong agreement

All posts express strong agreement with the importance of the research and its relevance to neuroscience motivation.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with multiple mentions of personal inspiration sparked by the article.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include personal reflections and appreciation, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions suggest the article influenced individuals' career inspiration, showing some impact but not extensive change.

Abstract in brief

  • Stress can negatively impact your brain by damaging neural connections and reducing brain plasticity, making it harder to learn and remember new information.
  • Chronic stress increases the production of cortisol, a hormone that, in high levels, can harm brain cells, particularly in areas related to memory and decision-making like the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex.
  • Long-term stress may contribute to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, further impairing brain function and emotional regulation.]

Top posts

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Eric Prager
@Neuroscience · X

Was there a single paper that motivated you to pursue a degree in neuroscience? I was interested in stress and read this article by Robert Sapolsky https://t.co/RVNCvqeZ22. To this day it’s still one of my favorite papers.

Mar 22, 2020 · 9 likes · 1 share · 7,749 followers View post →
Ashirvad Lobo
@AshirvadLobo · X

RT @Neuroscience: Was there a single paper that motivated you to pursue a degree in neuroscience? I was interested in stress and read this article by Robert Sapolsky https://t.co/pU2G4Cv4aw. To this day it’s still one of my favorite papers.

Mar 22, 2020 · 5,596 followers View post →
Jean Challacombe
@JeanChallacombe · X

RT @Neuroscience: Was there a single paper that motivated you to pursue a degree in neuroscience? I was interested in stress and read this…

Mar 22, 2020 · 1 share · 887 followers View post →
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@Paid_online_gig · X

RT Neuroscience Was there a single paper that motivated you to pursue a degree in neuroscience? I was interested in stress and read this article by Robert Sapolsky https://t.co/CBMKB658eR. To this day it’s still one of my favorite papers.

Mar 22, 2020 · 503 followers View post →

All mentions

Side hustles and paid gigs
@Paid_online_gig · X

RT Neuroscience Was there a single paper that motivated you to pursue a degree in neuroscience? I was interested in stress and read this article by Robert Sapolsky https://t.co/CBMKB658eR. To this day it’s still one of my favorite papers.

Mar 22, 2020 · 503 followers View post →
Ashirvad Lobo
@AshirvadLobo · X

RT @Neuroscience: Was there a single paper that motivated you to pursue a degree in neuroscience? I was interested in stress and read this article by Robert Sapolsky https://t.co/pU2G4Cv4aw. To this day it’s still one of my favorite papers.

Mar 22, 2020 · 5,596 followers View post →
Jean Challacombe
@JeanChallacombe · X

RT @Neuroscience: Was there a single paper that motivated you to pursue a degree in neuroscience? I was interested in stress and read this…

Mar 22, 2020 · 1 share · 887 followers View post →
Eric Prager
@Neuroscience · X

Was there a single paper that motivated you to pursue a degree in neuroscience? I was interested in stress and read this article by Robert Sapolsky https://t.co/RVNCvqeZ22. To this day it’s still one of my favorite papers.

Mar 22, 2020 · 9 likes · 1 share · 7,749 followers View post →