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Reality star and business mogul Kim Kardashian recently received a serious wake-up call about the physical toll her stressful law studies take on her body.
In a recent episode of The Kardashians, she sat down with Dr. Amen to review a detailed scan of her brain activity, shortly after she received news about a previously discovered brain aneurysm.
The scan's results were alarming. Dr. Amen pointed out areas of low activity that looked like "holes" in the scan. He explained that these spots show the effects of chronic stress on the brain.
Specifically, the scan showed that the front part of her brain was not functioning as it should.
This news was especially concerning since Kim was deep in her study routine for the California bar exam at the time the show filmed.
The doctor made it clear that while this condition felt frightening, the lack of activity most likely stemmed from the immense pressure and stress she was experiencing as she tried to pass the difficult exam.
Kim initially felt shocked and devastated by the results.
She did not want to accept the scan's findings. However, the doctor assured her that this low activity was often a sign of being under extreme duress, something all people experience when dealing with huge professional demands.
Studying for the bar exam requires huge focus and long hours, placing immense strain on anyone's health.
For Kim, balancing her businesses, television filming, and her personal life with this demanding academic goal proved difficult to manage.
The doctor offered her important advice on how to handle the stress, including various exercises and lifestyle changes to improve her brain function.
The episode aired knowing the result of Kim’s first attempt at the bar exam, which she failed.
Because of that outcome, her stress and the relentless need to study were far from over.
Her choice to pursue a legal career through the process of reading the law, a demanding alternative to traditional law school, puts continued, massive pressure on her to perform well on future exams.
Her health journey highlights the intense impact academic stress has on the body, even for one of the most famous women in the world.
