Stress stops brains linking new information with old memories
New research shows that under pressure, your brain struggles to connect fresh details with what you already know. Researchers at the University of Hamburg say "acute stress" disrupts how the brain automatically compares new and existing memories. The brain is less likely to reactivate older memories during stressful experiences, hindering learning.
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