George Slavich

The American Psychological Association’s most recent Stress in America survey found record high levels of stress among Americans of all ages. Dr. George Slavich, director of the UCLA Laboratory for Stress Assessment and Research, discusses how stress affects our brain, body and immune system, why it’s important to measure a person’s lifetime exposure to stress, and strategies to manage stress and minimize its negative effects on your health. Links George Slavich, PhD Stress in America Survey Stress effects on the body Speaking of Psychology Homepage Sponsor Newport Healthcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. George Slavich, leading expert in stress research, discusses stress's impact on gene expression and immune system activation. He explores social genomics and the influence of interactions on gene expression. The podcast also covers the impact of color perception, communication strategies for psychological health, the importance of mindfulness, challenges of prioritizing exercise as adults, and the impact of chronic inflammation and stress on the response to coronavirus.