Chronic Stress May Change How the Brain Processes Sound | Hearing Health & Technology Matters

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Chronic Stress May Change How the Brain Processes Sound | Hearing Health & Technology Matters

Stress is a well-known factor influencing mental health, but its impact extends beyond psychiatric disorders. It can also reshape the way we perceive the world, from heightened sensitivity to noise to an increased awareness of irritating textures and odors. A recent study published in PLOS Biology sheds light on how repeated stress alters auditory processing in mice, offering new insights into how chronic stress may affect human sensory percepti…