Stress isn’t always a bad thing; it can be handy for a burst of extra energy and focus, like when you’re playing a competitive sport or have to speak in public. But when it’s continuous, it actually begins to change your brain. in this TedEd video, Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes.
Describe the interrelationships of emotional, mental, physical, social, spiritual, and environmental health.
Explain the benefits of a physically active lifestyle as it relates to preparation for college and/or a career.
Identify healthy stress-management strategies.
Apply healthy stress-management techniques.
