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Understanding the Different Scales of Stress
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There are three different types of stress that vary in time duration: short-term stress, medium-term stress, and long-term stress. Each type of stress has different benefits and consequences, with short-term stress being good for certain cognitive functions and combating infections.

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The three types of stress varying in timescales are short-term, medium-term, and long-term.
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Stress
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The three types of stress varying in timescales are short-term, medium-term, and long-term. While short-term stress can help to sharpen your cognition, the medium and long-term types can have damaging effects on your health.

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Understanding the Different Scales of Stress
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When adrenaline is released in the body, you are in a better position to combat infections.
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Adrenaline
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When adrenaline is released in the body, you are in a better position to combat infections. Cold water immersion is a stressor that also liberate adrenaline in response to cold water.

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Understanding the Different Scales of Stress
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Master Stress: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety
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A breathing protocol that involves 25 deep inhales and exhales, followed by an exhale holding of breath and repetition of the cycles, has been found to liberate adrenaline and help reduce the symptoms of E. coli infection.
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Breathing techniques
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A breathing protocol that involves 25 deep inhales and exhales, followed by an exhale holding of breath and repetition of the cycles, has been found to liberate adrenaline and help reduce the symptoms of E. coli infection. Participants who did the breathing protocol experienced zero symptoms from the injection of E. coli.

Chapter
Understanding the Different Scales of Stress
Episode
Master Stress: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety
Podcast
Huberman Lab