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Understanding Stress Effects on Health by Iveta Nikolova is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the physical effects of stress on the body. In the primary stress response, the skin pales, heart pounds, muscles tense, lungs take in more oxygen, and the liver converts glycogen to glucose to provide energy. In the secondary stress response, ongoing tension can lead to muscle aches and pains, upset heart rhythms, high cholesterol, and digestion problems. The document lists physical, behavioral, emotional, and thought warning signs of stress on the body.
- Author
- Iveta Nikolova
- Language
- EN