Under Pressure: The Science of Stress

We’re diving into the wild world where your blood glucose levels ride the emotional rollercoaster of your 9-to-5. Because guess what? Your pancreas cares deeply about your boss’s last-minute email. That tense meeting? Yep, your cortisol spiked, your glucose followed, and your lunch didn’t even stand a chance. We’ll explore how chronic stress turns your body into a full-blown carb-hoarding machine, how your brain thinks spreadsheets are a threat to survival, and why your 3 p.m. cookie craving might actually be a biochemical cry for help. It’s not just burnout—it’s blood sugar whiplash. So sit back, relax (if you can), and prepare to learn why your body treats office life like it’s being chased by a sabre-toothed tiger… armed with PowerPoint.