Why zero stress shouldn't be your goal

Plus more health news | Email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser.]( [Health Matters]( [Why zero stress shouldn't be your goal]( By Jamie Ducharme Health Correspondent There’s a reason the market for wellness services like yoga and meditation is worth billions of dollars: stress is often cast as public health's mortal enemy, given its links to mental and physical problems. But relax! Some research suggests a little stress is actually good for you, improving everything from cognitive function to psychological resilience. [READ MORE]( Share This Story What Else to Read [A Blood Test for Colon Cancer Shows Promise]( By Carla K. Johnson/AP In a study, the test caught 83% of the cancers, but very few of the precancerous growths found by colonoscopy. [Read More »]( [Paul Alexander, Polio Patient With Iron Lung and Positive Outlook, Dies at 78]( By Jamie Stengle / AP Alexander earned a law degree, wrote a book, and built a big social-media following, inspiring people with his positive outlook. [Read More »]( [The Daily Habits of Happiness Experts]( By Angela Haupt Stop trying to force that frown upside down. Instead, try the joy-building tips experts really use. [Read More »]( [Why Older People Love Pickleball So Much]( By Holly Burns The sport is a low-impact way to get moving, plus an avenue to socialization. [Read More »]( [The Connection Between Diabetes and Heart Arrhythmias]( By Markham Heid Plus, what to know about treatment options. [Read More »]( If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, [click here](. Today's newsletter was written by Jamie Ducharme and edited by Angela Haupt. [Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.]( [Subscribe to TIME]( TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via [Facebook]( | [Twitter]( | [Newsletters]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS]( TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508, Boone, IA 50037-0508 Questions? Contact health@time.com Copyright © 2024 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved.