This 11-minute educational video explores the evolutionary reasons behind common stress responses like tensing up, becoming pale, and overeating. Hosted by Savannah Geary (they/them), learn about the science behind the fight-or-flight response and why our bodies react in seemingly strange ways when under stress. Discover the biological mechanisms that trigger these responses and how they once served important survival functions for our ancestors. The video provides scientific explanations for why stress eating occurs and examines other unusual physiological reactions that happen during stressful situations, all presented in SciShow's engaging and informative style.
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Stress Eating Explained (And Other Weird Fight Or Flight Responses)
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