Science of Survival: Treed by a Jaguar
Outside Podcast
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The Jungle Cleans Itself Out at Night
When we realize that we're in a situation where we might very well die, our bodies respond physically. Non-essential bodily functions also shut down. Young men actually get dumber when stressed. The body can maintain low-grade anxiety for months but an acute stress response peaks after about ten minutes.
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