"Understanding Stress: Impact on Health and Effective Remedies"
TL;DR
Psychiatrist specializing in psychosomatic medicine explains the impact of toxic stress on physical and mental health, citing a 2023 study that found stress accelerates biological aging. Good stress is beneficial, while toxic stress wears down the stress response system, leading to persistent symptoms and chronic illnesses. Stress management is often overlooked in medical treatment, but lifestyle changes and support programs have been shown to retrain the stress response system and improve health outcomes for those affected by toxic stress.
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