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How prolonged stress affects health

Why do some people love feeling fear?

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How prolonged stress affects health

How prolonged stress affects health

Learn about the effects of stress on the human body.

Video: © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

Why do some people love feeling fear?

Why do some people love feeling fear?

The chemistry of fear.

Video: © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

A white woman bites into a chocolate bar.

The chemistry of chocolate

Is your favorite sweet good for you?

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