We all know that stress is unavoidable. However, Americans are often saddled with more stress than they can handle. If left unchecked, a high level of stress can cause both emotional and physical problems. So it’s important for people to manage the amount of stress in their lives. But here’s something people may not know: there is a correlation between reduced stress and improved health.
Stress and Physical Health
To see the negative effects of unmanaged stress, we must first examine the physical effect of stress on the body. When stress is encountered, the small region of the brain called the hypothalamus is stimulated. The hypothalamus sends out certain chemicals and hormones that prepare the body for combat or escape. Read more…
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