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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?
Haunted houses. Horror films. Hayrides. What attracts us to fear?
Video: © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
The chemistry of chocolate
Is your favorite sweet good for you?
Video: © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

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Mental health and animal-assisted therapy
Students studying for final exams alleviating stress and relaxing by petting a therapy...
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