If you think it's "just" stress, think again. Intense stress can ruin your health and even take your life. Recent studies in the fields of physiology, psychology and brain science have revealed a complex mechanism. Stress can trigger a chain reaction of hormonal response, destroying brain cells and blood vessels, which could lead to death. This episode explores the different diseases caused by stress and looks at what you can do to keep it from killing you.

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