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Why does stress affect us so deeply? What science tells us A racing heart before public speaking. A tight throat when faced with an unexpected situation. Thoughts looping endlessly at bedtime. Stress is not merely a psychological feeling, it is deeply embedded in the body. Every tension, every surge of anxiety, every state of alert

Undergoing surgery often marks a turning point in a patient’s life: a before and after. However, the surgical procedure leaves more than just a physical trace. In the recovery room, during hospitalisation or at home, some patients experience panic symptoms that make them feel as if they are losing control. Why do postoperative panic attacks

Have you ever heard of “scanxiety”? If that term is unfamiliar, you’ve almost certainly felt the symptom it describes: stress related to medical imaging. Experienced by over half of all patients, appointments for CT scans, MRIs or X-rays can often be an uncomfortable experience. Beyond fear of the diagnosis, the noises, sense of confinement and