What Does Chronic Stress Do To Your Mind And Body
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Sep 25, 2023 10:30
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Chronic Stress: The Silent Health Threat | Understanding Cortisol's Impact
Are you tired, irritable, or constantly getting sick? You might be chronically stressed. In this video, we dive deep into the science of chronic stress — how cortisol (the stress hormone) affects every organ in your body, from your immune system and gut to your brain and memory.
Learn how the HPA axis works, why cortisol can lead to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, and discover practical strategies to manage stress before it manages you.
📚 Topics Covered:
- The HPA axis: hypothalamus → pituitary → adrenal glands
- How cortisol and adrenaline create the stress response
- Cortisol's role in blood sugar, insulin, and fat storage
- The "Comfort Food Hypothesis" — why stress makes you crave junk food
- How chronic stress weakens your immune system
- Stress, inflammation, and gut health
- Brain rewiring: memory, hippocampus shrinkage, and Alzheimer's risk
- Practical coping strategies: exercise, meditation, perspective shifts
⏱️ Timestamps:
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References:
https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.21733
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22589633
https://doi.org/10.1002%2Fdev.20511
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12881-019-0764-4
https://doi.org/10.2174%2F187152706778559309
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1130989
https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2020/report-october
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32645916
Original Article Link: https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/everyday-life-and-stress-how-much-do-we-know.html
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