Stress ages us on a cellular level
Published: February 23, 2026
Duration: 14:58
It's no secret that stress isn't good for you… But just how bad is it? NPR's Short Wave podcast gets some answers.
Host: Regina G. Barber, host of NPR’s Short Wave podcast
Guest: Diana Kwon, science journalist
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