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.
Baltic cruise guide. Baltic cruises offer a fascinating, cultural view of northern Europe. Douglas Ward offers a complete guide. St Petersburg is one of the ultimate highlights of a Baltic cruise Photo: ALAMY. Baltic sea cruses tend to run in the warmer summer months, but be sure to pack some warm layers Photo: ALAMY. By Douglas Ward.