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#693 - Dr Robert Sapolsky - The Shocking New Science Of How To Manage Your Stress

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The Long Shadow of Stress

This chapter examines how both short-term and long-term stress impact human health, highlighting the ancient survival mechanisms that become harmful in modern life. It discusses the interplay between psychosocial stress, socioeconomic factors, and brain development, particularly in how early stressors influence behavior later in life. The chapter also emphasizes the intergenerational effects of stress on mental health, linking biology and environment while suggesting pathways for intervention and change.

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