We all deal with stress on a regular basis, but did you know that too much stress in your life may ultimately lead to depression and dementia?

Chronic stress and anxiety can damage areas of the brain involved in emotional responses, thinking, and memory. This can potentially contribute to an increased risk of developing neuropsychiatric disorders, including depression, dementia or even Alzheimer’s disease.

When feelings of stress and anxiety become long-term, chronic conditions due to work or personal problems, they can begin to “wreak havoc” on our immune, metabolic, and cardiovascular systems and cause damage to the brain.

*reference: Dr. Mah. Univ of Toronto

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