

New Science of Stress: Why We Need Stress to Thrive and How The Right Stress Improves Health, Increases Life Span & Can Cut Your Cancer Risk in Half
14 snips Mar 18, 2025
Sharon Horesh Bergquist, an award-winning physician and lifestyle medicine researcher, shares groundbreaking insights on stress. She reveals why we actually need stress to thrive, differentiating between good and bad stress. Discover the five essential stressors that boost your immune system and longevity while cutting cancer risk. Learn how embracing manageable stress enhances resilience, and why avoiding it might lead to illness. These practical habits could transform your health and wellness journey—stress can indeed be a catalyst for personal growth!
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Controllable Aging
- Aging is not entirely inevitable decline.
- We can control 75% of it through lifestyle choices, impacting cellular processes.
Cellular Health
- Healthy habits actively improve cellular health, like making deposits.
- These actions can add 10-15 years to life expectancy.
Benefits of Stress
- Short-term stressors, like exercise, offer lasting benefits.
- Improved mitochondrial function boosts energy and cognitive clarity.