Long-Term Effects. When an excess amount of cortisol is in your brain, the cortisol affects the function of the hippocampus. As part of fight or flight, blood glucose, which is a source of energy, is diverted from the hippocampus to your muscles.
Russian River Cruises. Take a vacation of a lifetime as you travel down the rivers of Russia on a Russian cruise with us. Travel on the routes followed by the Russian Tsars, dock in ancient Russian cities that to this day, still conjure up Russia's mysterious past.
Best Cruise Destination Worldwide for 2016: St. Petersburg, Russia. Best European River Cruise Destination for 2016: Paris, France. River cruising is becoming increasingly popular, and it's no surprise Paris takes the cake with this one.