Allostatic load is the cumulative physiological wear and tear on the nervous system and body systems, such as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and sympathetic nervous system, resulting from chronic stress, overpreparation, or misaligned predictions.

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  Homeostasis vs. Allostasis: Why Your Body Needs More Than Stability

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