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Andrew Huberman
03/08/21
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The short-term stress response, often called the acute stress response, is designed to combat all stressors and can enhance immunity and focus.
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Andrew Huberman
03/08/21
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Short-term stress can enhance your immune system by releasing adrenaline, which helps combat infections and primes your body for action.
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Andrew Huberman
03/08/21
@ Andrew Huberman
The stress response involves the release of neurochemicals like acetylcholine and epinephrine, which prepare the body for action.
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Andrew Huberman
03/08/21
@ Andrew Huberman
When you experience stress, your body releases adrenaline, which can enhance your immune response and help you fight off infections.
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Andrew Huberman
03/08/21
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The stress response is generic and activates certain systems while shutting down others, leading to physiological changes like increased heart rate and blood flow to muscles.
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Andrew Huberman
03/08/21
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Medium-term stress lasts from several days to weeks and can be managed by raising our stress threshold through specific tools.
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Andrew Huberman
03/08/21
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Stress is a generalized system designed to mobilize other systems in the brain and body, not just a response to threats like animal attacks.
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Andrew Huberman
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Adrenaline is released rapidly into the body in response to stress, increasing alertness and energy levels almost instantly.
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Andrew Huberman
03/08/21
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Long-term stress is harmful; it should not keep adrenaline elevated for extended periods, as this can lead to health issues.
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Andrew Huberman
03/08/21
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The parasympathetic nervous system, which helps calm the body, has specific entry points that can be activated to reduce stress quickly.