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Acute Stress Disorder : Understanding Stress

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Stress in Today's World

Everyone Has Stress
Everyone feels stress from time to time. It's a fact of daily life. Stress has its upside, but too much of it can leave you feeling out of control. And chronic stress can have negative consequences on your health.
Stress: Causes and Effects
Anything that brings on feelings of stress is called a stressor. Today, we often face many stressors.

The Harmful Side of Stress

Stress as a Trigger for Disease
Stress is a powerful force for good and for ill. It can help us cope with life's challenges, but it can also affect our health by making pre-existing conditions worse or even bringing on new ones.
Women and Stress: The Endless Juggle
Women experience symptoms of stress 30 percent more often than men, research has shown.
Stress Can Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease
Mental stress does more than diminish your sense of well-being. It also can increase your risk for heart disease.
The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
If you have high blood pressure, you need to know, so you can control it. If you don't, you increase your risk for serious illness.
Handle Stress Before It Handles You
By understanding what is causing you stress, you may be able to make changes to help you feel more in control.
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