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Dr. Alia Crum: Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance

Jan 24, 2022
01:37:29

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  • Holding a mindset that stress can be beneficial and enhance performance leads to fewer physiological symptoms associated with stress.
  • Beliefs about healthy food can impact the body's physiological response to nutrients, highlighting the importance of adopting positive mindsets towards nutritious options.

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Mindsets Shape Physiological Response to Stress

Research conducted by Dr. Ala Crum and her team explores the impact of mindsets on our response to stress. The study found that people who hold an enhancing stress mindset, believing that stress can be beneficial and enhance performance, experience fewer physiological symptoms associated with stress, such as muscle tension and racing heart. Conversely, those who hold a debilitating stress mindset, viewing stress as overwhelmingly harmful, experience more physiological symptoms. The study highlights the importance of cultivating a mindset that stress can potentially be enhancing, allowing individuals to better navigate and rise to the challenges they encounter.

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