Stress is basically a state of emotional or mental tension which results from adverse circumstances. When a body is under stress it releases a a complex set of hormones like adrenaline, cortisol and norepinephrine, which prepares the body for physical action.
Effects of stress on human body
Stress and depression directly affects ones health. Prolonged stress can lead to heart diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers , alopecia, and can even lead to obesity, muscle and joint pains. The most common problems that individuals suffers in stress are
- Sleeplessness or insomnia
- Memory problems
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Frustration
- Panic
- Chest pain
- Increased heart beat
- Indigestion
- High blood pressure
- Hyperglycaemia
- Frequent urination
- Eating disorders, anorexia or binge eating
Diet and stress
Stressand diet are directly related to each other. The person under stress either eats too much or stops eating, which can lead to either obesity or weight-loss. Feeling stressed…
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