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Stressed? Anxious? Dining With Family? Let Science Explain

Stressed? Anxious? Dining With Family? Let Science Explain
When the brain perceives a threat, the hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary and adrenal glands, activating the production of cortisol and epinephrine. The post Stressed? Anxious? Dining With Family? Let Science Explain appeared first on WIRED.

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