"Brain fog" is a common symptom of chronic stress. You find it hard to focus, you forget simple things. This is because cortisol damages neurons in the hippocampus – the memory center of the brain.
Brain Training:
- Sleep: At night, the brain "cleans" toxins and consolidates memories. Without sleep, there is no memory.
- New Things: Learn a language, play an instrument. This builds new neural connections (neuroplasticity).
- N-Back Games: Scientifically proven working memory training.
Scientific Sources:
- Jaeggi, S. M., et al. (2008). "Improving fluid intelligence with training on working memory".
