
Stress effects on the body - American Psychological Association …
Nov 1, 2018 · Stress affects all systems of the body including the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive systems.
How stress affects your health - American Psychological …
Jan 1, 2013 · Stress can be brief, situational, and a positive force motivating performance, but if experienced over an extended period of time it can become chronic stress, which negatively …
Stress - American Psychological Association (APA)
Stress is a normal reaction to everyday pressures, but can become unhealthy when it upsets your day-to-day functioning. Stress involves changes affecting nearly every system of the body, …
6 things researchers want you to know about stress
Nov 1, 2023 · One universal aspect of stress, however, is that positive social support works to buffer it. Research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that strong social …
Healthy ways to handle life’s stressors
Nov 1, 2019 · When stress becomes unmanageable, try evidence-based tools to tackle it in healthy ways, including social support, good nutrition, relaxation techniques, meditation, and …
Working out boosts brain health
Mar 4, 2020 · A growing body of research suggests physical fitness is one way to boost brain health — and that a regular exercise routine can decrease the effects of stress on the body, …
Exercise: A healthy stress reliever
When it comes to good health, physical activity matters. Exercise and physical activity improve overall fitness, body mass index, and cardiovascular and muscular health. 1 Studies even …
Stress in America 2023: A nation recovering from collective trauma
Stress in America 2023: A Nation Recovering from Collective Trauma examines the lasting psychological impacts of this combination of era-defining crises. An inspection of pre- and post …
Coping with stress at work - American Psychological Association …
Jul 1, 2014 · When stress persists, it can take a toll on your health and well-being. A stressful work environment can contribute to problems such as headache, stomachache, sleep …
Stress won’t go away? Maybe you are suffering from chronic stress
Oct 25, 2019 · But chronic stress, which is constant and persists over an extended period of time, can be debilitating and overwhelming. Chronic stress can affect both our physical and …