The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#51 - Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D.: The pervasive effect of stress - is it killing you?

Apr 29, 2019 · 02:18:32

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Robert Sapolsky on the pervasive effects of stress.
Stress mechanisms precipitate chronic illness and dementia.
Social rank, personality, and genetics affect stress response.

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