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- Dr Jo Daniels of Bath University says slow breathing can stop acute stress.
- Research shows stress increases susceptibility to colds, weakens immunity and raises obesity, depression and Alzheimer’s risk.
- Prof Kavita Vedhara of Cardiff University says stress triggers adrenaline and cortisol 30 minutes later, diverting blood from digestion and immunity.
- Daniels advises detection, limiting morning social-media use and seeking help if stress persists, noting only 6% of UK adults never feel stressed.
