How native speakers pronounce “chronic”

moodiness, irritability, laziness, depression— could be a product of chronic sleep deprivation. For many teens battling chronic sleep loss,

What lack of sleep does to the teenage brain - Wendy Troxel

is linked to all sorts of health issues, from diabetes to stroke to chronic pain. It also leaves you more vulnerable to developing mental health issues

What staying up all night does to your brain - Anna Rothschild

the nausea and vomiting associated with some cancer treatments. It can also help treat some forms of chronic or long-term pain, the muscle stiffness associated with multiple sclerosis.

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When these cycles of stress and restlessness last several months, they’re diagnosed as chronic insomnia. And while insomnia rarely leads to death,

What causes insomnia? - Dan Kwartler

because you can deal with the stress while the stressor still exists. Good thing, because most of our stressors are what are called "chronic stressors," that are there day after day, week after week, year after year.

Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski: The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care) | TED · TED

and your blood vessels constrict like this. And this is one of the reasons that chronic stress is sometimes associated with cardiovascular disease.

How to Make Stress Your Friend | Kelly McGonigal | TED · TED