Stress can have both positive and negative effects on our bodies. Acute, short-term stress can actually trigger the production of new brain cells, but living in long-term stress can have negative effects, such as increased risk of degenerative conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
In this episode, Colette shares how to identify and evaluate your sources of stress and teaches us effective ways to reduce our stress levels.
Episode Highlights:
01:43 The effects of stress and how to manage it
04:02 Mindful breathing techniques for stress relief
07:28 Stress management techniques to improve your overall health
References:
2013 Berkeley Study: Kirby ED, Muroy SE, Sun WG, Covarrubias D, Leong MJ, Barchas LA, Kaufer D. Acute stress enhances adult rat hippocampal neurogenesis and activation of newborn neurons via secreted astrocytic FGF2. Elife. 2013 Apr 16;2:e00362. doi: 10.7554/eLife.00362. PMID: 23599891; PMCID: PMC3628086.
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