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Stress Management
People who don't manage stress well can have headaches, stomach pain, sleeping problems, illness, and depression. You can manage stress by journaling, meditating, exercising, talking to others, or engaging in a hobby.
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Effects of stress on your body.
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Anger, Stress May Provoke Heart Attacks
Heart attack survivors who anger easily or who are often stressed-out may be setting themselves up for another, potentially fatal heart attack, a new study suggests.
Heart attack survivors who anger easily or who are often stressed-out may be setting themselves up for another, potentially fatal heart attack, a new study suggests.
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What happens when you are stressed?
Stress is what you feel when you have to handle more than you are used to. When you are stressed, your body responds as though you are in danger. It makes hormones that speed up your heart, make you breathe faster, and give you a burst of energy. This is called the fight-or-flight stress response.
