The secret to coping with stress - how to protect your brain and body, and feel calmer now

Professor Carmine Pariante explains how the body's stress response, designed for acute threats, becomes harmful when chronic. He covers the physiological effects of sustained stress—including inflammation, heart disease, and brain changes—and how perceived control, exercise, and diet influence resilience. The episode also debunks viral trends like 'cortisol face' and explores why modern life makes it hard to switch off.