By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Stress is a significant health issue, affecting millions of people and contributing to health problems. Although most people refer to it as psychological stress, the effects are felt throughout your body, affecting your immune system and triggering systemic inflammation, which contributes to numerous different illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, insomnia, weight gain, and an impaired immune system. “Stress is not a state of mind … it’s measurable and dangerous, and humans can’t seem to find their off-switch.” These words of warning come from renowned author and award-winning neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky in the documentary “Stress:
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