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Can stress make you physically sick?

Medically reviewed by Aleesha Grier, PsyD Key Takeaways Long-term stress can make you more likely to get heart disease, ...
Stress triggers the release of hormones like cortisol, which can be beneficial in short bursts, but harmful over time. Chronic stress can negatively impact physical health, sometimes triggering ...
Signs of stress in females may include mood swings, headaches, fatigue, difficulty making decisions, and more. Seeking support and taking steps to manage stress may help reduce these symptoms. Stress ...
Today is National Stress Awareness Day, and many of us suffer from chronic stress, unfortunately. According to Gallup’s December 2023 poll, nearly half of U.S. adults, 49%, reported frequently feeling ...
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. While some stress is a normal part of life, chronic stress can take a serious toll on your health and well ...
Depression, anxiety, grief — these are some of the stress manifestations that can wreak havoc on older adults’ mental health. If left unchecked, that stress can often show up in physical ways, ...
Corporate burnout has taken out far too many top executives. It seems there is always a little more room on the schedule to take on “one more thing”, then one day, it takes you out. It happens ...
Disassociation is your brain’s way of protecting you when situations feel overwhelming or unsafe. It’s like hitting the mental “pause” button to escape intense emotions or stress. While this response ...
It's already everybody's favorite nutritional supplement, linked, however controversially, to preventing the common cold and fighting cancer. But vitamin C recently added a new notch on its belt. The ...
Stress in children may cause them to regress in behavior, withdraw, have heightened emotional responses, or become more fearful. Caregivers can encourage rest, fun, and positive thinking to help a ...