Physical Effects of Stress on the Body: What To Know
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Here are 15 physical effects that stress can have on your body, from your brain to your stomach.
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I'm So Stressed Out! Fact Sheet - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
WebMD - Chronic stress can take a toll on different parts of your body and your overall health.
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Neurocognitive effects of stress: a metaparadigm perspective
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The Effects of Stress on Your Body
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Stress Effects - The American Institute of Stress
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Stress cause physical symptoms