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Can stress make you stupid?

Published on March 23, 2011 By Dr. Tenesha Weine

As I’ve said before, the Adrenal Glands release Cortisol during stress. High Cortisol levels cause decreased cognitive function, meaning you can’t concentrate. You have brain “fog”, and you are unable to stay on task. It is important for busy, stressed people to realize that if your stress continues and your adrenal glands continue to produce more ยป