In today’s society, most people are inundated with overwhelming stress. For those constantly dealing with excessive and chronic stress, the body’s fight-or-flight response is constantly on. In turn, the resulting stress hormones released are chronically high.

Video offers explanation of long-term effects of chronic stress and resulting health problems

Long-term and constant exposure to high levels of cortisol, adrenaline and other powerful stress hormones can disrupt many processes in the body. This is toxic to the body and it can put an individual at increased risk for numerous health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, digestive problems, obesity, memory impairment, decreased immunity and worsening of other diseases.

Chronic stress can increase a person's risk for a stroke and heart attack as well as change the outcome of cancer and other illness. In addition, even small and persistent stress of daily life can accelerate aging.

Not only can chronic stress lower the quality of one's life, but it can also shorten his or her life.

Unfortunately, stress can't be avoided -- it’s part of life. But, it can be managed. By using effective stress management techniques, one can prevent the damaging effects of stress to the body.
 

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