Research shows that the effect of stress on the body — chiefly the way it triggers inflammation — contributes to the development and worsening of many chronic conditions.

A study published in 2020 looked at medical records of more than 500,000 adults (over 18) with atopic eczema, and more than 2.5 million without the skin condition.

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