The Impact of Chronic Stress
Prof Russell Foster explains the analogy of stress as gears in an engine, highlighting the importance of acute stress for acceleration but the detrimental effects of chronic stress on our health. He discusses the link between chronic stress and conditions such as coronary heart disease, type two diabetes, obesity, and cancer. The need to activate the stress axis to override the need for sleep in our 24/7 society is also emphasized.In this clip
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Is it correct that short bursts of stress in temporary stressful situations can be beneficial, while long-term, chronic stress is the bad kind of stress as discussed in the episode The Science Of The Body Clock: How It Can Revolutionize Your Sleep And Health - Prof Russell Foster and the clip The Impact of Chronic Stress?
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