Alzheimer’s disease

Although doctors have not yet proven a link between stress and Alzheimer's disease, stress is considered to produce inflammation of the brain, increasing the risk of various health problems.

According to researchers, one of the elements contributing to the development of Alzheimer's disease may be chronic stress. They claim that chronic stress can have an impact on the brain's immune system, which could result in dementia symptoms. Depression, which is known to increase the chance of developing Alzheimer's, is also linked to stress. In addition, one study discovered that stressful life events (eg. losing a job, going bankrupt, losing a loved one, or facing a financial setback) can age the brain by around 1.5 years, with age obviously being a contributing factor in the onset of the condition.