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8 Ways Stress Impacts Your Physical Health And How To Cope

Cardiovascular problems

When our body perceives stress, the sympathetic nervous system releases stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol to initiate action

Sleep disturbances

There’s nothing worse than spending the entire night tossing and turning and facing the day with little to no sleep.

Suppresses your immune system

Everyone around you seems to have the immune system of a superhero, but you somehow catch a bug almost every month.

Impairs your digestive system

Stress certainly does a number on our second brain, our gut. It can cause heartburn and acid reflux and affect bowel movements.

Affects memory and concentration

One of the most frustrating ways stress impacts your physical health is through memory and concentration.

Produces muscle tension and pain

Well, under stress, your body innately tenses to protect itself from injury, and when you relax, your muscles do too.

Harms your sex drive and reproductive system

It’s not uncommon to temporarily lose your sex drive while experiencing stress. However, if you experience chronic stress.

Other conditions

Stress wreaks havoc on our minds and bodies. So, beyond the previous effects, it can also heighten your risk for obesity, diabetes, and mental conditions.