'Do Not Age' - Social Stress Is Breaking Your DNA. How to Stop It

[@KulwantSingh-xr4si]

What really stands out about this channel is it covers so many different well-being topics instead of just the same one over and over again.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Awe. Thanks! I love learning and doing it with you :)!

[@KulwantSingh-xr4si]

@nicknorwitzPhD You're welcome!

[@getalonghome]

I think step one for a lot of people might be to ditch social media. That's not real social life, but it feels like it, and can be super-stressful even if you think you're handling it.

[@mpoharper]

I focus on groups in meta that are related to my health or simply family posts. You tube is very controllable. I follow people I trust.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

SM has its pros and cons. Like many tools, it can be misused.

[@asinheaven]

I think that would be an interesting study in itself - to analyze the physiological differences or similarities or correlations between SM and real social relationships.

[@dionysusnow]

Depends on how you handle social media, you don't just hang out with anyone IRL, do you?

[@dinaarmeni2674]

I love how you are getting the authors of the study to respond. Psych nurse here, really enjoy your channel.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Glad you like them!

[@rhshrimpton]

Like many, I've experienced the negative impacts of stress on health markers. A year on carnivore - with fat loss and increased muscle - by itself wasn't enough to offset the turmoil of a horrendously challenging period. Probably saved me from greater damage. But I had to reach further into sleep hygiene, morning sun exposure, increased time outdoors including hiking (versus exclusively indoor exercise), and practicing daily gratitude with deep breathing. I'm eager to see if these cumulative practices show in future blood work. I certainly feel vastly better.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Love that you're feeling vastly better! Happy for you.

[@gerard6629]

I am glad the researcher had a moment to speak about the study. The first thing that struck is people most affected by stress is the one’s that feel helpless to address it. Glad to hear the researcher agree on that thought.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

We're lucky she was willing to participate. Grateful.

[@homomorphic]

The fact that you are eliciting that behavior from the medical academia hierarchy should be a badge of honor. Being intellectually honest will be the lowest stressor in the long term.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Intellectually honesty is a priority

[@rhshrimpton]

BTW, I'm sorry, but not surprised, to hear about your experience. Academia is rife with fragile egos, more interested in defending territory than increasing knowledge. And these people tend to entrench their positions by gravitating towards policy leadership. Thankfully, there are still plenty of brilliant minds who are eager for new perspectives and growth. Learning those painful lessons early helps you not only to protect yourself but to affirm exactly who you want to be - or want not to be - as a professional and as a human. Clearly, you're choosing wisely.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks. Your words speak truth.

[@lme9743]

Thank you for doing what you do Nick. I love your passion and drive to learn and teach. I am sure you will do great in whatever you decide to do. You have a great future ahead and do not let anyone tell you otherwise. Being a physician who is now retired, I understand. A lot of my colleagues have an automatic disdain for any information that make them think. After spending years memorizing "facts" deludes us to think we know it all. When in fact we know only in part and should be still willing to learn what we may have missed.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks for this comment. I truly appreciate it.

[@Kinkle_Z]

I had your problem. I got addicted to going to school. But eventually, I forced myself to stop. I felt empty for awhile but I know it was a good thing. I'm glad the bullying for you stopped and resolved. I was fired for being in the right and it never resolved but I looked at it as a good thing and it allowed me to be hired elsewhere for almost double the pay.... so always go with your gut.

[@bcc1955]

Recently found Nick. Excellent Scientist with rare communication skills. Really helping bridge gap between public and academics. I am a huge fan. Thank you Nick!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Welcome aboard! Thank you

[@michaelhegarty788]

Nick,so grateful to you. Playing the game is not always easy, but as you stated it will give you the kudos to have metabolic health taken seriously. You will change health education for the better of human kind.. "stay curious".

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thank you Michael. StayCurious!

[@dennisward43]

The psychological sigh can be improved on by a longer double nasal inhale (3 to 4 secs), a pause of 2/3 secs and then a long nasal exhale (5 to 6 seconds) while humming (vibrating) through your nose. This increases nitric oxide production (so I'm told). Try it about 3 times. You can also let your muscles (neck.shoulders, etc) relax while doing the exhale.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks for your input. I based the durations on the RCT I discussed in the video.

[@monicahenson1479]

I do this technique when I’m trying to fall asleep. It works really well.

[@yellads]

"Assuming others don't play fair" - big lesson there everyone needs to learn and adopt.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Ya... bummer.

[@nutritionbyelsa]

your content is absolutely on fire - you have no idea how much value I get out of what you share

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Awe! Thanks!!!

[@DrDoinks]

Me: *”I’m getting too old for this shit”* 💀

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Not a bad excuse... in the right situations.

[@hayleybosman7711]

So good to hear this about Andrew Huberman🙏

[@willcoll8789]

Another outstanding talk, thank you, Nick, you’re the best!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

I appreciate that!

[@sandralovelady4858]

Anyone that doubts stress is an age accelerator, just needs to watch the old movie reels of children working in factories around 1900. The children look like they’re 40-50 years old in little bodies.

[@saraha6237]

Can confirm from my experience bubble - only when addressing my metabolic health and nutritional status (ketosis etc) my resilience started to improve - and only then breathing exercises and other techniques could do their share in helping to relax

[@TOMGARVEYtheKETOCOOK]

I was wondering when you were going to speak about this topic! Stress eating was another problem I found interesting, until people started seeing results from the Keto lifestyle, once they broke through the addictiveness of sugar, the stress seemed to lighten up more. Great topic Nick!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@dacisky]

Thhis was excellent. I am already doing the diet part and will be adding the breathing and getting more into exercise again. Thanks so much for this Nick!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

You're so welcome!

[@IQTech61]

For me, your video shows that verbal violence is just as harmful as physical violence and it is time that we stopped ignoring that. I also wonder if a ketogenic / carnivore diet might provide some protection against psychological stress.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

For the first: in some ways, it can be. For the second: I speculate similar, as you note based on my commentary at the end.

[@sabine8419]

Yes, it does.

[@saraha6237]

Yes it does, in me 🙌

[@firstchoicefarm7767]

Knowing ALWAYS helps. I have had many injuries during my active life. There were many times when I couldn't get through the injury until the exact nature of the injury was identified.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Diagnosis identifies the target...

[@rathapolr.3666]

Making new things from my own dessert yogurt, when it's time, going back to sleep on a comfy bed and watch many things including this to find something new on the next day. I've been successful with Greek yogurt starter from native fruits in Southeast Asia now, what matters are enjoying something new.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Sounds great!

[@shelleyhodgkinson1341]

I will be working on the sigh. Nick you have integrity, a great presenter and so smart..a very rare combination.. keep it coming

[@debdicken286]

You can’t fix what you don’t know or understand. Great video as always

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Much appreciated!

[@iceni1]

The psychological concept of self-perceived stress reactivity refers to the individual disposition of a person to answer stressors with immediate as well as long lasting stress reactions, and it could be a valid indicator of current as well as prospective adverse health outcomes. Perceived stress incorporates feelings about the uncontrollability and unpredictability of one's life, how often one has to deal with irritating hassles, how much change is occurring in one's life, and confidence in one's ability to deal with problems or difficulties

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Emphasis on "uncontrollability and unpredictability" ... as mentioned by Dr Lyons in her clip at the end.

[@iceni1]

@nicknorwitzPhD being a over 50 I'm able to look at myself and in some respects with age comes wisdom, and as we get older we realise not to sweat the small stuff, perceived stress is a younger mind set , or one that hasn't yet learnt how to recognise your own reactions to your environment

[@bradleyeric14]

Knowledge and awareness empower, but power itself is manifest in actions not states.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Well said.

[@somecooney5304]

Got 5 kids under the age of 14. Tell me about it, haha!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Maybe you need to tell me about it 🤣

[@davidshuttleworth9435]

Do you think there are certain strains of bacteria that will make us more stress resilient? Like how Lreuteri prevents stress induced sleep problems and upregulates oxytocin?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

I bet there are... but I don't know what or how to implement practices to make a differences along this axis. I can suggest the 'boiler plate' that I've mentioned before, like avoiding sugar, artificial sweeteners and eating some fermented foods. But beyond that I can't give specifics. Certainly there are no protocols for this yet.

[@janalderton8644]

@@nicknorwitzPhD Self-soothing behaviors with particular reference to oxytocin release induced by non-noxious sensory stimulation pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4290532/#:~:text=Oxytocin%20is%20released%20in%20response,stroking%2C%20warm%20temperature%2C%20etc.

[@ChadCilli]

Great video as always. Interestingly, the ApoE4 allele is protective against Alzheimer’s if you live in Sardinia or Nigeria. Environment really does matter.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Is it “protective” nor more neutral? I the latter. And for age-adjusted AD or mortality? What about in octogenarians?

[@greglemon57]

I’m counting on you to find the cure/cause of dimentia Nick! I’m apoe 3/4 with a tbi so I’m following you and your research like a lost puppy.

[@GeorgeP-uj8xc]

Your honesty is admirable. Rarely do people get so authentic on social media and I think your audience is all the better for it.

[@gstlynx]

Thanks for the reminder on cyclic physiological sigh.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

You bet!

[@cheffatgrams]

I need to sigh more often😊 Especially when I look at my KZbin analytics😂🤣

[@theantiqueactionfigure]

I just checked out your channel and subscribed. 😅

[@cheffatgrams]

@ thanks!😊 Hope you have a wonderful week

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

It's a stressful game... need to learn to have fun with it!

[@cheffatgrams]

@ definitely

[@msdawntreader]

Keep enlightening us!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Always!

[@DebiDalio]

Knowledge and awareness are definitely power. I find that those things help me every day.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Awesome Debi!

[@ilariabertini968]

you are part of my new connections helping me to thrive!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thank you Ilari... I hope you do!

[@bcc1955]

First author Corey Lyons section was awesome. Great communicator for you audience. Well done!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Glad you enjoyed it! Lucky to have her

[@TropicOfCancer1998]

Wait, so do bullies have slowed down ageing process?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Don't get any ideas... but, in evolution, it's generally better to be higher in a social hierarchy

[@sabine8419]

Yes. No conscience, no stress.

[@MarkThomasMedia]

As Nick would, I am sure, put it, the answer has to be nuanced. One could suggest a study of the longevity of kings and queens, there is plenty of raw data. However, if you stop and think about it, there are two different ways to the top. Yes, you can bully your way to the top. However, you will make enemies as you go and so you will need to be constantly vigilant/stressed out. The other approach is to take people with you to the top, to surround yourself with people who trust you because you open yourself to them.

[@tommydinob]

There are studies correlating being an agreeable people pleaser with increased incidents of numerous disease states. One in particular is ALS.

[@KollontaiBeads]

I just got some bad news. Immediately started the breath exercise and it helped. I react very strongly to any stressors. Next step is a long walk…

[@AceKinG2024]

Sleep and Stress management comes hand to hand along side building reselliency. Stress can be endogenous too. So managing it requires a Protocol.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Stress is always endogenous... it's the stressor that's exogenous.

[@lilascharmante2712]

I'm a teacher working closely with a very toxic coworker (gossip, lies, power trip) and magnesium glycinate and benfotiamine have really helped me deal with it. I noticed that I don't nearly get as angry and when something happens, I don't ruminate all night.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks for sharing your N = 1 :).

[@janalderton8644]

Nick, I am so grateful for your videos that are both fascinating and have the potential to help so many people. Your humanity shines through!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

My pleasure!

[@willemvanriet7160]

Congrats with 150K subs!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks!

[@shellderp]

The clips from researchers are an excellent addition

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Glad you think so shell!

[@itaygev1377]

Great video Nick! keep up the good work!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks! Will try!

[@a_bar8579]

A very important topic, and talking about it indicates a truly perceptive mind, Dr. Nick.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it :).

[@mansoorwahab8934]

Sorry you went through academic bullying. Went through it myself in my first PhD program at an Ivy league. It was brutal. Worst days of my life.

[@BeatrixBetwixt]

The sigh exercise triggers my parasympathetic system making me yawn. Another interesting video! Thank you & congrats on making your way on md phd!😊

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Glad it was helpful! Thank thank you

[@livmo2351]

Keep up the great work. I appreciate you

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks, will do!

[@hancojansevanrensburg5695]

Your new background looks professional, but I miss the springbok rugby ball. Very interesting video.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

If I finally get a bookcase, Gilbert will return

[@BBWahoo]

Thank you for expanding, Nick! You're not just looking at the food pyramid anymore, you're branching out to emcompass the sphere of physiological psychosomatic wellbeing, that is very commendable! 🎉 I can't wait to see what your long-term roadmap is, beautiful man.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

My pleasure! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@cronoscoin417]

All stress causes damage. And mental stress is powerful. That in mind, joy and love are powerful anti aging. Plenty of people have even cured so called “irreversible” diseases. But there’s no big money in that cure, so most people don’t know about it. Just the people who got tired of the current medical system that doesn’t help heal most things and were willing to do whatever it takes for however long it takes. The mind is more powerful than any intervention period

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks for sharing your perspective. Certainly the mind is powerful, and we should prioritize research on the mind-body connection.

[@dcnike820]

Another home run. Thank you

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thank you too!

[@oceania1917]

Great breathing technique-so easy to do too!!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Absolutely!

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Welcome :)

[@stevelanghorn1407]

Great video, thanks Nick. Another factor to bear in mind (and I know you'll be completely aware of this!) is that people who have had auto-immune / inflammatory G.I issues such as Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's, Diverticulitis, Coeliac etc should probably take even extra care to manage stress. It's ancient oral knowledge that the bowel suffers first from these diseases.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Don’t I know it 😏🥺

[@nutritionbyelsa]

question: how do you edit your youtube videos into instagram reels? your edits and the way you share information is just soOOOOO good

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

I use the app InShot to chop it then the app captions to caption

[@bagpipes.from.bagdad]

Your 'authentic set aside' moments are so inspiring for me!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

🤣i appreciate it! Helpful to hear

[@2009raindrop]

Sometimes I wonder if you have ever directed a symphony orchestra - you have all the right moves! Thank you again for the clip from the researcher.

[@WaqasAbrar-tm4jy]

Great video...truly science based information.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thank you!

[@tinytim71301]

Well done. I didn’t know that about AH. Huberman is one helluva a human. .

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Most people don't... I thought it were worth mentioning. Glad you agree.

[@gins8781]

I always suspected that stress causes aging….and illness. Not many people get tested for it, but stress is probably a big factor in Short Telomere Syndrome and IPF.

[@vannahhall915]

I already utilize physiological sigh and yoga nidra (another pearl from Huberman) to increase my resilience to our stressful world. Thanks for all your doing Nick! You are making a difference. BTW, I love hearing from the researchers.

[@askyourselfwhatdoyoureally3542]

Bruce Lipton just spoke on this on another channel.. your response is valuable...

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Sorry, I don't know that name. But glad you found this valuable :)

[@askyourselfwhatdoyoureally3542]

@nicknorwitzPhD kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2Wlq4mkeJWnns0si=OqDQkbkJ8kEP82zv

[@DyceFreak]

Good hustle good teamwork.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Appreciate it

[@Kinkle_Z]

"Physiologic Sigh" increases positive affect? Is that how Newsom is able to smile while describing fire victims?

[@pierrevolatier9949]

In mices. I'm already doubtful when i'm importing datas from mices to humans, but even more when it concerns social relations.

[@chuckles1357]

I have only just discovered your channel now... I, too, inherited the evil APOE4 genes... and I am 70 years old! May I either have a link or be told what diet you follow? Mediterranean, Keto...? Perhaps a combination? Thank you so much!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

I do eat keto and lots of EVOO and fatty fish.

[@nerdymia]

Carey Lyons is the best! ❤ Thanks for sharing her wonderful research with your audience!

[@bcc1955]

Sadly, the identified stress-induced-senescence response probably serves human evolution. Its likely outcome is to accelerate the demise of the weak at the hand of stronger protagonists, which is the stuff of evolution. But another motivation to learn how to adapt and not give them that benefit.

[@marykaydavidson]

Very pretty video, great professional improvement. You are getting there.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

I hope I'm always getting there, asymptotically. Cheers Mary!

[@jerrycash5606]

Thanks Nick. Good talk. Also stress causes the liver to release glucose. Driving insulin resistance.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

It's not quite so linear... but yes, an acute stressor can increase blood glucose from glycogenolysis.

[@bradleyeric14]

Chronic stressors trigger DNA damage especially in brain neurons. But old people should avoid isolation which is bad and have lives of social engagement which is good - a recent global report and many like it, tell us. What of the stressors arising from that social engagement with family?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Loneliness is a form of social stressor, in a way... maybe among the most toxic.

[@j.a.stafford1617]

If stress is an age accelerator, I must be several hundred years old. 😢

[@rodwood5318]

Agreed.. Thanks for this.!!!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

My pleasure!

[@kensmith2839]

Read, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, and It's All Small Stuff. Goodbye stress.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Easier said than done... and is it really all small stuff?

[@lachlanscanlan5621]

one engagement strategy is to ask of oneself, will my next action be primarily motivated by searching for the truth (learning for myself and others) or by struggling to alter the way people perceive me, what some would describe as defending the ego. Is throwing your ego under the bus in pursuit of truth the least-stress engagement policy?

[@deflo56]

Great topic! At 68 I’m feeling younger than I’ve felt in decades. The journey started with my muscle invasive bladder cancer treatment and surgery. I was frail and changed my diet with little improvement of this feeling of infirmity. So anyway being post op. an endocrinologist, due to a tumor found in my right adrenal, did a suppression test. This Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (MACS) led to an adrenalectomy. The feeling of constant stress left me as did the frailty. I believe my compensatory mechanisms that allowed me to deal with this tumor my entire life are allowing a reduction in my aging factors. Perhaps even reversing them. Certainly you have to get old but you don’t have to be fragile. Fix yourself. It’s all metabolic. Figure it out. You can do it. MAHA

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks for sharing your journey. Really happy you’re doing better!

[@deflo56]

@ The amazing thing is that thanks to some superhuman medical professionals and their allies I survived long enough to take advantage of the future of medicine. Metabolic geniuses such as yourself are that future. 🙏

[@yellads]

My response is trying to manage Cortisol as it is the main "stressor"

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Is cortisol a "stressor?" And how do you know if you're actually reducing cortisol. Do you measure a 24 hr urine cortisol routinely?

[@yellads]

@@nicknorwitzPhD I use the term loosely. But is it not at the core of stress symptoms like insomnia etc? Symptoms which themselves cause more stress.

[@saraha6237]

Where’s Andrew 💛

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Have fun playing ;)?

[@andrejg3086]

Do you have an opinion on the Wim Hof breathing method?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Well... I won't be running a half marathon barefoot through the snow and ice, and above the Arctic Circle... so, in a word, "impressed."

[@cynthiafasulo3828]

What a treat to hear from the researcher and future plans for her research. Nick, this video is so relevant. Now! I know I'm certainly facing more stress than ever in my life. I am going to try the breathing. I believe in exercise. I'm living proof it works. Food, too. Clean food will heal what ails you! N=1 though. It's different for each of us. Your channel is my favorite. I will forever #staycurious. You give me hope for the future...

[@vonticehembree6083]

You know I love this study , as a mental health practitioner, I concur with capacity for growth in the awareness and adaptation areas of life can be greatly enhanced by looking at metabolic /psychological loop

[@susieqmartin2746]

THANK YOU Nick, I love your channel and am grateful for the information you share! My Dad’s favorite saying, (all educationcosts something) I found Andrew Huberman’s pod cast first and love it! 2024 has been a journey to get back to quality health that helps me to age slower and be healthier! You’re a part of that!!!

[@kathrynmashburn4465]

This was not Andrew Huberman’s!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

I didn’t say he invented it. He’s my “proximate source” and was senior author on an RCT in which it was used.

[@Michael-pn2ye]

Thanks for the info keep up your great work 🥩💪🏻🥩

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

You're welcome. Will do.

[@kathrynmashburn4465]

This was not Andrew Huberman’s! He had the guy on his podcast. I think he’s from Harvard, the guy that developed this. Actually, it’s been on ancient breathing concept developed by yogis!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

I didn’t say he invented it. He’s my “proximate source” and was senior author on an RCT in which it was used.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

I believe this is going to scare the US government officials trying to deny PTSD on military personnel.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Have you seen concussion, with Will Smith?

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

@nicknorwitzPhD Yes, CTE. Dr. Omalu's work has filled in many details.

[@qubed222]

Ask any type 1 diabetic what stress does to their blood sugar.

[@Smokeycam1]

Whatever happened to the notion that fasting and autophagy cleared away a portion of senescent cells? I heard barely a whisper about autophagy? Was that just a science nerd fad?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Is there a particular study you'd like me address. It's true, fasting can increase autophagy, but the degree to which it does or does not intersect with these pathways is unknown. That said, I do allude to it at the end in discussing metabolic resilience.

[@ingridhoadley6857]

Thank you so much for the work you do. You have taught me so much and hoping the carnivore diet will help me to heal lots of health problems, including tremendous stress. Also being disabled, it’s a lot of stress on top of it.

[@simonFellows-p3c]

Knowledge and awareness is only power, how is power defined please ?, if one can act. Always fantastic posts, thank you.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Someone else said something to the effect of knowledge empowers, but the power is manifest in actions.

[@chipcook5346]

I was thinking about you telling us about the concepts that got you excited while you were growing up. I was thinking how cool it was for you to grow up in a place where that didn't get you some uncomfortable attention -- when you mentioned having been bullied in school. Oops. Sure, there's a stress we could all do with less of, but really, as long as the stress doesn't tip all the way to prison mode, school days stress seems to promote resolve and resilience. So, for starters, a childhood where hierarchy stresses are below a certain level can be a plus. As for elements we can control as adults, #1 is sleep. It's more important than what you eat. Jack that rhythm up early and you may never really get it back. Keep messing with it as an adult, and the damage jets into sad territory. #2 is what you chose to do with your awake time. Until the last few years, I would have said food, but if you get pounded in the face by reality enough, even the slow witted like me figure it out. Straight up, unless you thrive on it, you are better off away from unhealthy people. Some types of work attract more a-holes than others. Additionally, unless you are old-school, your likely off-work companions will be work friends. This doesn't mean choosing lower pay. It means knowing yourself and positioning accordingly. #3 is food. Regardless of the path of nutrition you choose, consider the ritual aspect of finding, preparing, and cleaning to be bound to the meal. You do those processes yourself. Even a small amount of that will change the way you think of what you put in your body.

[@pat557]

How do you think Social stress compares to say, the Adrenal stress caused by drinking coffee for a lifetime?

[@lindamorristx]

I’m going to avoid watching the news for the next 4 years.

[@getalonghome]

Make it the rest of your life. Works wonders, and you actually know more that's useful to you, personally, without it.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

What, only just starting? ;)

[@transformationtimenow3321]

TBH I did that starting in November of 2016 at the urging of my husband. As a medical researcher he knew that screaming at the screen every day for years is 'contraindicated' for good health. I only saw the covers of the rags in the supermarket checkout aisle. Started watching again in November 2020. (I was shocked to learn about the whole J Epstein thing.) It did reduce my stress temporarily with regard to political figures but I wouldn't recommend it and my current practice is to deal with stress on a daily basis using the very optimal health practices Nick describes here. Our society needs intelligent and trustworthy folks to pay attention.

[@og8425]

🙏 wonderful!!!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks for listening

[@MsINSANE2]

I agree with you. I would always prefer to have knowledge to assist with my choices.

[@SheCreatesStuff2]

Absolute power!

[@Francis-p3i]

In order to handle stress, you have to try to have control over it. Liked the video.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Helplessness Hurts. Indeed.

[@tomninatriolo8085]

Knowledge is power, if it's used. That would be wisdom. You are very wise wiyh your knowledge!