Explore the profound impact of stress on the body and discover effective management techniques in this comprehensive lecture by Dr. Maria Juarez-Reyes from Stanford Medicine. Delve into the physiological mechanisms of stress, including the initial response and the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis. Understand how chronic stress affects wound healing, brain function, mood, pain perception, and anxiety levels. Learn practical tools for stress management, such as exercise, yoga, tai chi, mindfulness, and guided imagery. Gain valuable insights into recognizing stress symptoms like fatigue, headaches, stomach pain, and sleep disturbances, and acquire strategies to mitigate their impact on overall well-being.