What Does Stress Really Do to Our Bodies?

You've heard the saying "stress kills." But are there good and bad stresses? Why does stress affect our appetites? And why do scientists think that mowing the lawn can make you less tense? Will and Mango take a carefree dive into the science of stress, from why it can help us to how we can get rid of it.

This episode originally aired on April 20, 2018.

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