We often think of stress as just a feeling, but biologically, it is a physical state that can drastically shorten your healthspan. In this episode, based on Chapter 14 of Live Long, Healthy and Happy, we explore why chronic stress is one of the most underestimated drivers of aging.

Tune in to discover:

• The Cortisol Cascade: How the "fight or flight" response, designed to save us from predators, now destroys our health when triggered by traffic and emails.

• Allostatic Load: Understanding the "wear and tear" that accumulates when your body never gets a chance to fully recover from daily pressures.

• Telomere Damage: The scientific proof that high stress literally shortens the protective caps on your DNA, accelerating cellular aging.

• The "Off" Switch: Why the secret to longevity isn't eliminating stress, but mastering the ability to switch into "rest and repair" mode immediately after.