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The effects of Stress on the Body

Stress has a negative impact on our body systems. Do we know what happens to our body structures and functions for example stress kills brain cells (Necrosis) Do You know other impacts on the body? Stress can cause obesity and anorexia, some rumors have it that stress is a good thing if so How so if stress can cause strokes (Thrombosis) Any thoughts?

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Permalink Reply by Gordon J. Wallis on September 21, 2013 at 11:14pm

Well everything you said is true. And as we all know. Stress, weather emotional or physical, causes muscles to tighten up. But if you feel stressed.. You have choices... easier siad then done.. But you can choose to take drugs or drink, smoke cigeretrs, become super religious, eat too much and get fat.. Or perhaps start exercising or doing yoga. Loose wieght .. Work out your anger.Dissapate your fight or flight response.. hence mellow out and get healthy... And as a result benifit from your stress. Unles you are too stressed to do that... lol