09/30/2025
Stress, who needs it? Turns out, we all do. Moderate stress stimulates the production of a chemical called interleukins and gives the immune system a quick boost to protect against illnesses. Check out this article
Chronic stress is known to cause major health problems, yet acute stress is thought to improve people's performance and health. A new study by UC Berkeley professor Daniela Kaufer shows why that is. Stress generates new nerve cells in the brain that, two weeks later, help people learn better.