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Why zero stress shouldn't be your goal
By Jamie Ducharme
Health Correspondent

There’s a reason the market for wellness services like yoga and meditation is worth billions of dollars: stress is often cast as public health's mortal enemy, given its links to mental and physical problems. But relax! Some research suggests a little stress is actually good for you, improving everything from cognitive function to psychological resilience.

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Today's newsletter was written by Jamie Ducharme and edited by Angela Haupt.