How Might Stress Affect You ?

The Different Ways in Which Stress Might Affect You

Stress

Stress can be any change that causes physical, emotional, or mental strain, and alertness can be seen as your body's reaction to anything that requires attention or action. Although everyone experiences stress, what determines it as good or bad for you and your body is how you decide to handle it, as it dramatically changes the effects it can have on your physical and mental well-being.

Chronic Stress Affects Your Heart

Did you know that long-term stress has been shown to increase the likelihood of having heart disease, as it can have a significant impact on your blood pressure?

Some websites to check out to learn more are:

• heart.org

• hopkinsmedicine.org
• health.harvard.edu