Understanding the relationships between physiological and psychosocial stress, cortisol and cognition

KA James, JI Stromin, N Steenkamp… - Frontiers in …, 2023‏ - frontiersin.org
Stress is viewed as a state of real or perceived threat to homeostasis, the management of
which involves the endocrine, nervous, and immune systems. These systems work …

The cortisol switch between vulnerability and resilience

ER de Kloet, M Joëls - Molecular psychiatry, 2024‏ - nature.com
In concert with neuropeptides and transmitters, the end products of the hypothalamus-
pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, the glucocorticoid hormones cortisol and corticosterone …

Mechanisms of memory under stress

L Schwabe, EJ Hermans, M Joëls, B Roozendaal - Neuron, 2022‏ - cell.com
It is well established that stress has a major impact on memory, driven by the concerted
action of various stress mediators on the brain. Recent years, however, have seen …

Hidden talents in harsh environments

BJ Ellis, LS Abrams, AS Masten… - Development and …, 2022‏ - cambridge.org
Although early-life adversity can undermine healthy development, children growing up in
harsh environments may develop intact, or even enhanced, skills for solving problems in …

High cortisol and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease: a review of the literature

S Ouanes, J Popp - Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 2019‏ - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Cortisol effects on the brain are exerted through two distinct receptors, inducing
complex and even opposite effects on the cerebral structures implicated in the various …

The effects of acute stress on core executive functions: A meta-analysis and comparison with cortisol

GS Shields, MA Sazma, AP Yonelinas - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral …, 2016‏ - Elsevier
Core executive functions such as working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility are
integral to daily life. A growing body of research has suggested that acute stress may impair …

The effects of acute stress on episodic memory: A meta-analysis and integrative review.

GS Shields, MA Sazma, AM McCullough… - Psychological …, 2017‏ - psycnet.apa.org
A growing body of research has indicated that acute stress can critically impact memory.
However, there are a number of inconsistencies in the literature, and important questions …

Learning and memory under stress: implications for the classroom

S Vogel, L Schwabe - npj Science of Learning, 2016‏ - nature.com
Exams, tight deadlines and interpersonal conflicts are just a few examples of the many
events that may result in high levels of stress in both students and teachers. Research over …

The functional and clinical significance of the 24-hour rhythm of circulating glucocorticoids

H Oster, E Challet, V Ott, E Arvat, ER de Kloet… - Endocrine …, 2017‏ - academic.oup.com
Adrenal glucocorticoids are major modulators of multiple functions, including energy
metabolism, stress responses, immunity, and cognition. The endogenous secretion of …

Stress, glucocorticoids and memory: implications for treating fear-related disorders

D de Quervain, L Schwabe… - Nature Reviews …, 2017‏ - nature.com
Glucocorticoid stress hormones are crucially involved in modulating mnemonic processing
of emotionally arousing experiences. They enhance the consolidation of new memories …