Neuroscience Research on Effect of Storytelling on the Brain

2. Cortisol (stress hormone): Introducing conflict and risk into a story increases cortisol levels in listeners' brains, making them more attentive. This explains why people remember information better when presented in a story format.

3. Dopamine (pleasure hormone): A good resolution to a story triggers an increase in dopamine, offering a sense of satisfaction similar to completing a task or achieving a goal.