EP2: The Impact of Stress on Our Health

Stress is a part of life and it is inevitable and can benefit us in many ways. However long-term exposure to stress can have detrimental effects on our health and well-being. Therefore, it is crucial to find coping mechanisms to reduce and manage stress in our day-to-day lives. In this episode, Bushra talks about how stress has an impact on our physical and mental health and explains the biology behind the effects of stress on the human body as well as its associations with several diseases and health conditions. She also discusses strategies and coping mechanisms that have shown to reduce stress overall.