Elevate Your Wellness: Stress & Metabolic Health

450 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

Opening | Wellness

Description

The Link Between Stress and Metabolic HealthChronic stress takes a significant toll on both mental and physical health. A major driver is excess cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, which disrupts metabolism, interferes with appetite regulation, and undermines healthy sleep. In this evidence-based session, gerontologist Sally Duplantier explains why chronic stress wreaks such havoc on metabolic health and outlines proven strategies to reduce stress, support more restorative sleep, and improve overall metabolic well-being. Walk away with a clearer understanding of how chronic stress affects the body and what you can do to break the cycle.Sally Duplantier is a nationally recognized gerontologist and researcher focused on healthy aging. She was recently named by MSN as “one of the top 10 inspiring women to watch” for her role in disrupting the way we think about aging. Sally is a featured speaker for organizations like Stanford University and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine on topics related to health and well-being. Her research has been published in the peer-reviewed journals Nutrients and The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.Sally has a certificate in nutrition science from Stanford and an MS in gerontology from the University of Southern California. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in public health at Indiana University.