National Geographic Magazine (May 15, 2024) – The new issue features ‘Stress’ – What we’re learning about the way stress affects us. And how we can minimize the damage.

Can scientists ‘solve’ stress? They’re trying.

From cardiovascular disease and obesity to a weakened immune system, the side effects of stress can be life-altering. But there may be a way to prevent those outcomes.

ByYudhijit Bhattacharjee

Does meditation actually work? Here’s what the science says.

Research is finally catching up to the idea that meditation—which has been practiced for millennia—also provides many health benefits, including managing stress and anxiety.