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Stress is often described as a feeling of being overwhelmed, worried or run-down. Stress can affect people of all ages, genders and circumstances and can lead to both physical and psychological health issues. By definition, stress is any uncomfortable "emotional experience accompanied by predictable biochemical, physiological and behavioral changes." Some stress can be beneficial at times, producing a boost that provides the drive and energy to help people get through situations like exams or work deadlines. However, an extreme amount of stress can have health consequences and adversely affect the immune, cardiovascular, neuroendocrine and central nervous systems.
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FEB 19, 2016
Neuroscience
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...
Written By:
Cassidy Reich
FEB 17, 2016
Neuroscience
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...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
FEB 16, 2016
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...
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...
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Kara Marker
FEB 12, 2016
Videos
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...
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Cardiology
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...
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Health & Medicine
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...
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Cassidy Reich
FEB 06, 2016
Videos
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...
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Julianne Chiaet
FEB 06, 2016
Cardiology
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...
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Kara Marker
FEB 06, 2016
Clinical & Molecular DX
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...
FEB 05, 2016
Cancer
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JAN 30, 2016
Space & Astronomy
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...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
JAN 26, 2016
Genetics & Genomics
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...
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JAN 23, 2016
Health & Medicine
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...
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Julianne Chiaet
JAN 22, 2016
Plants & Animals
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...
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JAN 20, 2016
Immunology
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...
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Kara Marker
JAN 19, 2016
Chemistry & Physics
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...
Written By:
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JAN 11, 2016
Neuroscience
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...
Written By:
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JAN 08, 2016
Cardiology
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...
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Kara Marker
JAN 06, 2016
Chemistry & Physics
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...
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Futurity (futurity.org)
JAN 05, 2016
Genetics & Genomics
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...
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Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
DEC 22, 2015
Health & Medicine
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...
Written By:
Julianne Chiaet
DEC 21, 2015
Neuroscience
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...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim