#67 Stress Reduction: What Actually Works—and What’s Just Wellness Hype

Stress is everywhere and so is the marketing. Nearly half of US adults say they feel stressed often, and the wellness world is ready with a supplement, a lab panel, or a pricey device for every symptom. We wanted a cleaner answer: what is stress, what can we measure at home, and what actually reduces stress in a way that’s grounded in real studies rather than hype. We start by defining stress in a practical way: stress rises when the demands you perceive exceed the resources you think you ha...