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The Stress–Inflammation Loop: Understanding the “12 Signs of Stress-mas”

12/12/2025

Every December, I see a pattern in my patients long before holiday cookies or travel disruptions show up. People begin noticing subtle changes, nothing dramatic, just small shifts that feel out of character. A little more tension.A little less patience.Sleep that feels thinner than it should.A sense of pushing even when you’re trying to slow […]

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