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How to Make Stress Your Friend | Kelly McGonigal

By Kelly McGonigal — 2013

Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. See more...

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Stress Management