Stress Challenge Response
Engaging with moderate stressors can enhance stress resilience, allowing individuals to view challenges as opportunities rather than threats. This shift in perception leads to healthier physiological responses, promoting better problem-solving and potentially slowing the aging process. Studies reveal that fostering a challenge response can mitigate inflammation and support overall well-being.In this clip
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What did Dr. Epel find about the stress response of people who viewed stress as a challenge vs. those who were overwhelmed?
Is it correct that short bursts of stress in temporary stressful situations can be beneficial, while long-term, chronic stress is the bad kind of stress, as discussed in the episode Dr. Elissa Epel: Control Stress for Healthy Eating, Metabolism & Aging | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Building Resilience?
Does continuous stress build resilience as discussed in the episode Dr. Elissa Epel: Control Stress for Healthy Eating, Metabolism & Aging | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Psychological Stress Response?