The Hidden Biology of Stress: How Anxiety Fuels Disease

37 min

Discover the shocking scientific evidence linking chronic stress and anxiety to cancer, autoimmune diseases, and mental health conditions. Explore how cortisol hijacks your immune system, creates inflammation, and literally rewires your brain-plus proven strategies to break the cycle.

The Hidden Biology of Stress: How Anxiety Fuels Disease

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Explain the scientific connection between anxiety, stress, and diseases, with special focus on cancer and psychiatric diseases. Cover the biological mechanisms like cortisol and immune system impact, the bidirectional relationship between stress and mental health conditions, research findings on stress-disease links, and what this means for health and prevention

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