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Stress: the 5 myths

We are 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 nerve, adaptogens.

Three levels: common myths, the confusions that lead to the wrong tool, and the nuances that magazine anti-stress tips ignore. Sources: JAMA, Cochrane, ICD-11.

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