Cells don’t just follow a rigid script when responding to stress – they’re far more adaptable than we thought. A new study ...

When people think about fear, Poffenroth says, most tend to substitute the word stress ... move your brain out of its fear ...

The body's cells respond to stress-toxins, mutations, starvation or other assaults-by pausing normal functions to focus on conserving energy, repairing damaged components and boosting defenses.