Name: How stress drains your brain — and what to do about it
Uploaded: 2023-12-08T16:07:49Z
Duration: 9 min 7 s
Description: Do you ever feel extra forgetful? Stress could be the culprit. In a fascinating talk about how your memory works, neuropsychologist Nicole Byers shares the science behind how stress drains your brain's resources, making it harder to remember things and easier to make mistakes. But fear not: she also shares a simple solution to recharge your brain and get your memory back on track.

Nicole Byers: How stress drains your brain — and what to do about it

How stress drains your brain — and what to do about it

Do you ever feel extra forgetful? Stress could be the culprit. In a fascinating talk about how your memory works, neuropsychologist Nicole Byers shares the science behind how stress drains your brain's resources, making it harder to remember things and easier to make mistakes. But fear not: she also shares a simple solution to recharge your brain and get your memory back on track.

Modern life bombards the brain with thousands of thoughts each day, leaving memory vulnerable to distraction and stress. Even though the brain can store as much data as 5,000 iPhones, short-term recall is easily disrupted when juggling too many tasks or worries. Everyday stressors, not just major crises, drain mental resources and make memory slips more likely. Simple resets, like short breaks or shifting attention, help the brain recover and restore access to forgotten information.