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  1. Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your mind and body

    The body's stress response system is usually self-limiting. Once a perceived threat has passed, hormone levels return to normal. As adrenaline and cortisol ...

  2. Stress and high blood pressure: What's the connection? - Mayo Clinic

    But the hormones the body makes when under emotional stress might damage arteries. The artery damage might lead to heart disease. And symptoms of depression and ...

  3. Your body knows the difference between good stress and bad stress: Do you?

    Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert describes signs and symptoms of stress overload. LONDON — It may be surprising to hear, but medically speaking, not all stress ...

  4. How do I lower stress and anxiety? - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Stress is not the event itself but rather, your psychological or physical reaction to the event. Anxiety is a tense feeling that often accompanies stress. It's ...

  5. Headaches: Reduce stress to prevent the pain - Mayo Clinic

    It's not a coincidence — headaches are more likely to occur when you're stressed. Stress is a common trigger of tension-type headaches and migraine. It can also ...

  6. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Strategies for stressed kids

    Stress leads to stronger feelings of anger and irritability. Your children may have emotional outbursts that are inconsistent with their previous behavior or ...

  7. Consumer Health: Mental health and managing stress - Mayo Clinic News Network

    ... stress. Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. A small amount of stress can be good, motivating you to perform well.

  8. Positive thinking: Reduce stress by eliminating negative self-talk - Mayo Clinic

    And effective stress management is associated with many health benefits. If you tend to be pessimistic, don't despair — you can learn positive thinking skills.

  9. Consumer Health: Relaxation for stress relief - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Stress is an automatic physical, mental and emotional response to a challenging event. ... But negative, long-term stress can lessen your quality of life and put ...

  10. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Reducing stress in the new year

    Adrenaline increases your heart rate, elevates your blood pressure and boosts energy supplies. Cortisol, the primary stress hormone, increases sugars (glucose) ...