Stress based on new scientific evidence

Watch the 15-minute  TED talk about stress with Kelly McGonigal. Note that she mentions having changed how she thought about stress based on new scientific evidence; this is what scientists do—update their understanding of a phenomenon based on new evidence. Address the following questions in your initial post: (1) What kinds of problems can it cause if we fail to update our understanding based on new, peer-reviewed scientific evidence? Does this apply to life in general, or just the sciences? (2) Does considering the positive aspects of stress hold true for all situations? What if you were stuck in a demoralizing work environment or are an abused spouse?