At the University of Iowa, a new study reports a potential link between stress hormones and short-term memory loss in older adults. The study, published in the iJournal of Neuroscience/i, reveals that having high levels of cortisol-a natural hormone in our body whose levels surge when we are stressed-can lead to memory lapses as we age. Short-term increases in cortisol are critical for survival. They promote coping and help us respond to life's ...
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