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Fearful memories reinforced by the stress hormone cortisol.

Aug 3, 2015 | Mind-Body, Neuroscience, Stress, The Scientists Speak

Fearful memories are reinforced by the stress hormone cortisol. We're all more likely to remember events that have ...

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