Stop Testing Your Stress Levels - Here's What Actually Matters | Prof. Stafford Lightman

A conversation with Professor Stafford Lightman, a leading neuroendocrinologist from the University of Bristol, about the science of stress and its impact on health. We explore the crucial differences between acute and chronic stress, why common stress tests don't work, and practical approaches to managing life's pressures.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to stress science
01:36 What is stress? Key definitions
03:14 The adaptive nature of acute stress
05:50 The biology of stress
07:33 The impact of chronic stress
11:30 Are we more stressed than before?
13:06 Is acute stress and chronic stress the same?
14:12 Control & Stress
16:58 The importance of sleep
19:22 Impact of shift work
23:53 The truth about stress testing
27:05 Managing stress: Practical approaches
32:58 The wellness industry perspective

🎓 ABOUT THE EXPERT:
Professor Stafford Lightman is a distinguished Professor of Medicine at Bristol University, specialising in neuroendocrinology - the study of hormones and how they interact with the brain.

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Stop Testing Your Stress Levels - Here's What Actually Matters | Prof. Stafford Lightman