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Stress is a common experience and term that we all face at some point in our lives. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as work pressure, financial difficulties, family issues, health problems, and many others. While stress is a natural response of our body to challenging situations, prolonged exposure to stress can lead to physical and mental health problems.<\/p>\n

What is stress?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stress is the body\u2019s response to a challenging situation, which triggers a release of hormones that prepare the body to face the challenge. The stress response is commonly known as the \u201cfight or flight\u201d response (further information can be found here<\/a>), which is a natural survival mechanism that helps us deal with danger or threat. When faced with a stressful situation, the body releases adrenaline and cortisol, which increase heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, among other things.<\/p>\n

The effects of stress<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stress can have both short-term and long-term effects on the body. Short-term effects include increased heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, which are necessary to prepare the body for action. However, prolonged exposure to stress can lead to physical and mental health problems such as:<\/p>\n