The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee Food Is Meant to Stress You Out (That's a Good Thing) | Dr. Sharon Bergquist
Mar 25, 2025
Dr. Sharon Bergquist, an award-winning physician and author of "The Stress Paradox," explores the tricky relationship between food, stress, and health. She highlights how certain foods can create beneficial stress responses in the body. Discover the difference between good and bad stress, and why our diet choices matter. Learn about intermittent fasting, the role of exercise, and how embracing good stress can promote resilience and longevity. Her insights redefine stress as a potentially positive force in our lives.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Dual Nature of Stress in Health
01:33 • 19min
Fasting, Stress, and Metabolic Health
20:22 • 6min
Harnessing Good Stress for Longevity
26:36 • 9min
Harnessing the Power of Intensity: Exercise for Stress Resilience
36:03 • 2min
Embracing Good Stress for Health and Longevity
38:22 • 3min