Study: Depression and Stress Actually Shrink Your Brain

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Black people are perpetually under more stress than other demographics in this country. Don’t believe me? Just look at our unemployment rate, which is double that of whites. But although stress has been linked to high blood pressure, which is a cause for heart disease, it has never before been linked to brain disorders – until now.

Depression and stress can actually shrink your brain by blocking the formation of nerve of nerve connections, according to a new study. Being stressed is not just an emotional issue that you overcome, but a disease that disrupts brain connections. The new data helps explain why major depressive disorder (MDD) leads to memory loss and concentration problems.