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cortisol ↔ hippocampus

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Cortisol is related to the hippocampus because elevated levels of the hormone exert neurotoxic effects on the region [1] and impair its growth [2], while the hippocampus relies on protective mechanisms like DHEA to mitigate cortisol-induced damage [3] [4].

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Understanding Allostasis: Stability Through Change - Cannelevate cannelevate.com.au CannElevate 2 facts
claimProtective mechanisms against allostatic load include favourable DHEA-cortisol ratios (where DHEA protects the brain from cortisol damage), oxytocin release during social bonding, maintained neurogenesis in the hippocampus, and neuroprotective factors like neuropeptide Y and galanin.
claimProtective mechanisms against allostatic load include favourable DHEA-cortisol ratios (where DHEA protects the brain from cortisol damage), oxytocin release during social bonding, maintained neurogenesis in the hippocampus, and neuroprotective factors like neuropeptide Y and galanin.
Associations Between Sleep Duration and Cognitive Function ... humanfactors.jmir.org JMIR Human Factors 1 fact
claimInsufficient sleep causes hormonal dysregulation, specifically elevated cortisol levels, which exerts neurotoxic effects on the hippocampus, a brain region essential for memory consolidation.
Bowlby's Attachment Theory: 4 Styles & Classroom Impact structural-learning.com Structural Learning 1 fact
claimLearners with disorganised attachment exhibit high cortisol levels, which impairs hippocampus growth and reduces memory and learning capacity, according to research by Lupien et al. (2009).