The 5 Stressors That Activate Longevity Genes | Dr. Sharon Bergquist, MD

The 5 Stressors That Activate Longevity Genes | Dr. Sharon Bergquist, MD

March 4, 2026 · 1h 2m · Season 1 · Episode 121

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Dr. Sharon Bergquist discusses the concept of 'good stress' and its benefits on longevity and health.

Is all stress bad? For decades, medicine has treated stress as something purely harmful. But what if the right kind of stress is exactly what builds resilience, activates longevity genes, and strengthens mitochondrial health? In this episode, Dr. Bergquist joins us to unpack the science behind “good stress” — the mild to moderate stressors that activate cellular repair, stimulate autophagy, improve metabolic efficiency, and build psychological resilience. We explore how modern comfort may be ...

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