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Stress: The Good, The Bad And The Useful Preview

See why short-term stress can be beneficial and how to optimize stress responses.

06/03/2021

QED With Dr. B

Stress: The Good, The Bad And The Useful Preview

Preview: Season 1 Episode 9 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

See why short-term stress can be beneficial and how to optimize stress responses.

While chronic stress is known to have multiple adverse health outcomes, moderate amounts of short-term stress can be beneficial. Learn how scientists measure stress and trace its pathways through the body, and how to optimize stress responses for better performance and decision making.

06/03/2021

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QED With Dr. B is a local public television program presented by WOSU

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.

Harnessing the Power of Good Stress

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Clip: S1 Ep9 | 5m 3s | Seeing stress as a challenge rather than failure helps humans perform better. (5m 3s)

Managing Stress As Miss America 2020

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Clip: S1 Ep9 | 4m 49s | Camille Schrier’s science background helped her manage stress while becoming Miss America. (4m 49s)

Stress and Our Immune Systems

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Clip: S1 Ep9 | 5m 7s | Short-term induces biological changes that improve our immune system. (5m 7s)

The Stress Science Laboratory

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Clip: S1 Ep9 | 5m 1s | An Ohio State lab can measure how long-term stress impacts health. (5m 1s)

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QED With Dr. B is a local public television program presented by WOSU

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.

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