TED-Ed: How stress affects your brain - Madhumita Murgia

The video discusses stress, its effects on the brain, and how chronic stress can alter brain structure and function. It explains the role of the HPA axis and cortisol in stress response, and how high cortisol levels can damage the brain, leading to mental health issues. The video also covers epigenetic changes due to stress, which can be inherited. Finally, it suggests exercise and meditation as effective ways to reverse stress effects and improve brain health.

What are epigenetic changes, and how do they relate to stress responses in offspring?

In what ways can exercise and meditation help mitigate the effects of stress?