Acute psychological stress impairs memory and attention by approximately 20%, according to recent neuroscience literature. Adaptogenic botanicals such as Rhodiola and Ashwagandha show promise in mitigating this decline, but foundational lifestyle measures remain essential. — Photo by Brittani Burns on Unsplash (Unsplash License)
Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
