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Your body’s systems and health psychology What do your body’s systems have to do with chronic stress and health psychology? […]

Your digestive system Your body has eleven organ systems, each performing specific functions that support and maintain your physical and

Your endocrine (hormonal) system This month, we’ll explore the endocrine (hormonal) system, a network of glands and organs spread throughout

Your cardiovascular system The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is a network made up of your heart,

Our stress response was designed for survival — but has it evolved to keep pace with the world we live in today? In this article, we explore the reptilian brain, how our ancient stress response still drives our reactions, and what that means for our physical and mental health.

Stressors, stress and stress response A good storyline has a beginning and ending, but the most exciting part of any