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Chronic stress takes a toll on us mentally and physically. It is linked to a myriad of disorders, including cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation, and insomnia. However, chronic stress is also linked to poor metabolic health, including obesity, high blood pressure, high glucose levels, high triglyceride levels, and low HDL levels (the “good” cholesterol).

In this evidence-based webinar, you will learn how chronic stress can promote abdominal fat, make it hard to lose weight, negatively affect sleep, and affect appetite regulation. The good news is that proven techniques help break this vicious cycle by reducing stress, leading to more restful sleep and improved weight management. Walk away with a better understanding of how chronic stress affects metabolic health and sleep and what to do about it.

Sally Duplantier, MS, is a gerontologist and researcher seeking ways to help older adults stay physically strong, mentally sharp, and socially connected. She is the founder of Zing and is the host of Wellness Wednesdays. Sally’s research has appeared in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Nutrients and The American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. MSN recently named Sally as “One of the Top 15 Health Experts to Watch” and LA Weekly named Sally as “One of the Top 15 Entrepreneurs Who Are Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Others to Do the Same.” Sally has an MS in Gerontology from the University of Southern California and a graduate certificate in qualitative research from Indiana University. In August 2025, she will begin a doctoral program in public health at Indiana University.