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March 18, 2025

We Got Stress Wrong. How the RIGHT Stress Improves Health & CUTS Cancer in Half!

Guess what? You actually need stress to stay healthy! The key is understanding the difference between good stress and bad stress. 

Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD, award-winning physician & researcher on lifestyle as medicine reveals the 5 crucial stressors you need to embrace today to slow down your aging and boost your immune system. Want to feel more energized, fight disease, and improve your mental health immediately? Discover how the right stress can actually help you build resilience, add 10-15 years to your lifespan, and reduce your cancer risk by 50%! Plus, learn why avoiding stress could make you more vulnerable to illness, and why acknowledging fear is the first step toward massive personal growth. These simple practices could help you reduce anxiety, reduce bad stress, and keep you feeling positive and motivated. Don’t miss these game-changing habits that will put you on the path towards wellness and a healthier lifestyle today!

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Dr. Sharon Bergquist

internal medicine physician and scientist

@thegoodstressdoctor
Mayim Bialik

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@missmayim
Jonathan Cohen

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We Got Stress Wrong. How the RIGHT Stress Improves Health & CUTS Cancer in Half!

Guess what? You actually need stress to stay healthy! The key is understanding the difference between good stress and bad stress. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD, award-winning physician & researcher on lifestyle as medicine reveals the 5 crucial stressors you need to embrace today to slow down your aging and boost your immune system. Want to feel more energized, fight disease, and improve your mental health immediately? Discover how the right stress can actually help you build resilience, add 10-15 years to your lifespan, and reduce your cancer risk by 50%! Plus, learn why avoiding stress could make you more vulnerable to illness, and why acknowledging fear is the first step toward massive personal growth. These simple practices could help you reduce anxiety, reduce bad stress, and keep you feeling positive and motivated. Don’t miss these game-changing habits that will put you on the path towards wellness and a healthier lifestyle today!

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