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Stress: Understanding the hidden — and growing — costs to our health
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Dr. Brian McDonough discusses the significant impact of stress on health, predicting that it will increasingly contribute to various diseases including heart disease, stroke, cancer, and infections. He explains that stress triggers the immune system, inflammation, and cortisol release, which can lead to long-term health issues. He notes that modern stressors, such as social media dependence, lack of exercise, and financial concerns, particularly affect younger generations. Dr. McDonough emphasizes the importance of reducing stress through physical activity, as our bodies are wired to release stress through movement, not sedentary activities.
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Manage episode 440640884 series 3245582
Dr. Brian McDonough discusses the significant impact of stress on health, predicting that it will increasingly contribute to various diseases including heart disease, stroke, cancer, and infections. He explains that stress triggers the immune system, inflammation, and cortisol release, which can lead to long-term health issues. He notes that modern stressors, such as social media dependence, lack of exercise, and financial concerns, particularly affect younger generations. Dr. McDonough emphasizes the importance of reducing stress through physical activity, as our bodies are wired to release stress through movement, not sedentary activities.
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