Bruce McEwen
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A mentor of Robert Sapolsky, who demonstrated the neurotoxicity of glucocorticoids in key brain areas.
Mentioned in 4 videos
Videos Mentioning Bruce McEwen

How Emotions & Social Factors Impact Learning | Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
Andrew Huberman
A researcher whose work on chronic stress is referenced as showing that it is not good for health.

How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Dr. Victor Carrión
Andrew Huberman
A mentor of Robert Sapolsky, who demonstrated the neurotoxicity of glucocorticoids in key brain areas.

Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools
Andrew Huberman
A researcher from Rockefeller University whose work showed that chronic stress and chronically elevated epinephrine actually inhibit learning and memory.

Using Cortisol & Adrenaline to Boost Our Energy & Immune System Function
Andrew Huberman
A scientist from Rockefeller University whose work laid the foundation for understanding how inducing short-term stress can enhance the function of the immune system.