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Stress has been found to be a potential cause for conditions across all different body systems, from heart and gut, to the joints and even the pelvic organs. Nobody knows the exact cause of irritable ...

A stressor is any event, situation, or external stimulus that causes a stress response in the body. Common types of stressors include financial, social, and occupational stressors, or those due to ...

Stress activates your body's "fight-or-flight" response, which causes symptoms like increased heart rate and anxiety. Acute stress is short-term and often solvable, while chronic stress is long-term ...

We’re probably all pretty familiar with stress. In the short term, stress can actually be helpful and may even help you survive in the face of danger. For instance, if you see a large dog running ...

Mental and emotional wellness are important components of quality of life. In today’s world we have been challenged in numerous ways over an extended period of time. Many people have experienced ...

Stress is inevitable in today’s world, yet many of us are not navigating life with stress effectively. As a result, we are being held back from living healthy and meaning-filled lives. It is important ...

‘Allostatic load’ explains how chronic stress can cause wear and tear on the body, increasing your risk of hypertension, depression, diabetes, and more. As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to ...

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