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stress

[stres] / strɛs /






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I’m celebrating the New Year, trying not to over stress about what people are saying and stay distracted.

From Los Angeles Times

In this study, the researchers set out to understand how liver cells respond at a molecular level when exposed to a high-fat diet, focusing on which genes become more or less active as the stress continues.

From Science Daily

This transformation allows them to better withstand the stress caused by excess fat, but over time it also increases their vulnerability to becoming cancerous.

From Science Daily

Social relationships, both the deep ones and the fleeting exchanges, reduce stress hormones, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, strengthen immune function and make you happier.

From The Wall Street Journal

“That includes helping them avoid unnecessary financial stress while their cases are pending,” the firm said.

From Los Angeles Times