Stress Hijacks Your Brain's Decision Center | San Jose News

Stress doesn’t just mess with your mood—it literally shuts down your brain’s decision-making center. New research reveals how pressure hijacks your prefrontal cortex, pushing you toward old habits over new thinking. Genetics may play a role, and specific brain chemicals are behind the switch. Think of it: under deadline stress, you default to your old rap flow instead of trying something fresh. Scientists are now testing mindfulness and targeted drugs to help keep your brain in control—even when life’s throwing curveballs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d00b9d596fab639