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Worrying can actually benefit overall mental health

By Amelia Erikson, Columnist • November 11, 2015

Low levels of anxiety that come with worrying can boost your cortisol just enough that it is beneficial to your overall state.

By Kari Beal • December 6, 2012

Some students stress like maniacs during the end-of-semester crunch, while others manage to keep calm. The reason for this may be brain chemistry.

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