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Stress: The Science of Chilling Out

September 24, 2026·40 min·5-min readnarrativescience
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Chronic stress can harm the body, but not all stress is bad: science shows that moderate stress can build resilience, and simple, free techniques like slow breathing and exercise may be more effective than expensive gadgets for managing stress.


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Meryl Horn

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Mark SeeryJeremy JamiesonTheresa LarkinWendy ZukermanMeryl Horn

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Meta-analysis on relaxation techniques and cortisol

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AnxietyDepressionMental HealthNeuroscienceResearchScientific MethodTherapy

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