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Stress: the 5 myths
Level 1/3 - Common myths
What we hear everywhere about stress, and what the data says
We're told stress is all in the head, that we should 'let go' and drink herbal teas. The reality is neuroendocrine: cortisol, HPA axis, allostasis, vagus, adaptogens. Ten questions, a few traps, few mantras.
Three levels: common myths, confusions that lead to the wrong tool, and the nuances magazine anti-stress tips ignore.
Sources: JAMA, Cochrane, ICD-11. See our terms and conditions.
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