As a neuroscientist with a focus on the intersection of stress and neurological health, I've been deeply involved in the study of how psychological factors can manifest as physiological changes within the brain. The question of whether stress can cause inflammation in the brain is an important one, with significant implications for our understanding of mental health and cognitive function.

Stress is a natural response to perceived threats or challenges, and it plays a critical role in our ability to adapt and survive. However, chronic stress can have detrimental effects on the body, including the brain. The brain is a complex organ that is influenced by a variety of factors, and it is now welread more >>

Now researchers have performed a new study in mice that they believe reveals another effect of chronic stress on the brain: Inflammation, which can lead to memory loss and depression. ... The stress, it seemed, was causing the mice's immune systems to attack their own brains, causing inflammation.Mar 2, 2016read more >>