Stress Hijacks Your Brain's Thinking | Philadelphia News

When stressed, your brain’s ancient survival system takes over—hijacking your thinking powers. New research pinpoints how the amygdala amps up while the prefrontal cortex gets sidelined, explaining why you act impulsively or forget things under pressure. The good news? Scientists are exploring ways to calm that fear response and restore clear thinking—potentially revolutionizing how we handle chronic stress. 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/48e6e20ee11bc3f6