chronic stress

Long-term stress is making us sick, these 7 steps can break the cycle

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Long-term stress is making us sick, these 7 steps can break the cycle

We talk about stress all the time: “It’s been a stressful day”, “My boss is stressing me out”, “Try not to stress about it”. An online search for the words “health and stress” will generate a tsunami of scary stories that will probably raise your blood pressure and add to your stress levels. But is … Read more

Influence of stress on dementia doubted as PTSD may double risk

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Influence of stress on dementia doubted as PTSD may double risk

The connection between chronic stress and the onset of dementia may not be as clear-cut as previously thought, with other mental health conditions potentially doubling your risk of developing the disease. Chronic stress has long been associated with memory problems and dementia, but a recent study suggests that the role of stress and its hormone, … Read more