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Humans are not wired for stress and screens: New study reveals what our bodies actually evolved for as modern life is breaking us

Modern life may feel overwhelming because human biology has not kept pace with rapid industrial and technological change, according to a new analysis reported by Science Daily. Researchers Colin Shaw and Daniel Longman argue that bodies evolved for movement, nature and short bursts of stress, not constant noise, pollution, screens and psychological pressure. This mismatch is linked to rising chronic stress, fertility decline and inflammatory diseases, prompting calls to redesign environments that better align with human physiology.