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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 34 MIN

What Does Stress Really Do to Our Bodies?

from Part-Time Genius · host iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope

You've heard the saying "stress kills." But are there good and bad stresses? Why does stress affect our appetites? And why do scientists think that mowing the lawn can make you less tense? Will and Mango take a carefree dive into the science of stress, from why it can help us to how we can get rid of it.  This episode originally aired on April 20, 2018. Got a question or idea for the show, or a tip for relieving stress? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @parttimegenius and Bluesky @parttimegenius.bsky.social! Photo of graffiti in Finland (!) by Aarón Blanco Tejedor via Unsplash. Thanks, Aarón! Learn more about your ad choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The idea that "stress kills" is all over the internet. But are there good and bad stresses? Why does stress affect our appetites? And why do scientists think that mowing the lawn can make you less tense?

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