Cortex-to-Brainstem Shift

Chronic stress redirects blood flow from the cortex to the brainstem. The rewiring inhibits higher cognitive functions that support brain vitality. The cortex-to-brainstem shift has major functional consequences.

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Chronic stress redirects blood flow from the cortex to the brainstem. The rewiring inhibits higher cognitive functions that support brain vitality. The cortex-to-brainstem shift has major functional consequences.