Abstract:
Stress, as defined by Hans Selye, is any demand made upon the body, that can elicit nonspecific physical response. Based on this definition, pleasant events may, as well, trigger a stress response. Longtime activation of the HPA axis and its impact on the immune system leads to a cascade of negative biopsychological and physical consequences on the vulnerable brains and general health of older adults. As people get older, they are more susceptible to further biological life events, such as menopause, medical emergencies an, d cerebral accidents. These events constitute major stressors and epigenetic factors that have multiple interconnected biopsychological impact on the adult’s brain. Recent studies emphasize on the role of lifestyle and education in managing the negative impact of stress on the brain and health. Lifestyle is a very potent epigenetic factor that may affect RNA expression and modulate the negative impact of stress on brain and health in general.
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Journal: Abstract Book on 9th Annual Neuroscience Conference (ANC-23) August 12-13, 2023 , Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023