Stress basics
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Chronic stress puts your health at risk
Your body's stress reaction was meant to protect you. But when it's always on alert, your health can pay the price.
What stresses you out?
Effective stress management starts with identifying your sources of stress. One way to do this is to make a list of the situations, concerns or challenges that trigger your stress response. Take a moment to write down the top 10 issues you're facing right now. Now that you know what stresses you out, you can start developing ways to put stress in its place.
Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior
Learn how stress symptoms can affect your health so that you can take action.
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