You’re More Stressed Than Ever—Let’s Change That

Stress was once our built-in survival boost—helping ancestors outrun predators and win fights—but today it quietly chips away at millions of lives. Kurzgesagt’s new Health Journal offers a science-backed, guilt-free approach to understanding what stress really is, how it evolved, and whether you can flip it from foe to friend.

By breaking down the biology of stress and giving practical tips to build routines that actually fit your life, this guide shows you how to harness those same ancient fight-or-flight superpowers without getting burned out. It’s all about finding what works for you and making stress work for you in return.

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