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Physical manifestations of stress may include any of the following: high blood pressure, poor digestion, overeating, chronic illness, migraines, ulcers, alcoholism, hyperactivity, neck pains, infertility, insomnia, accelerated aging.
Although this list is only a small representation of the manifestations of long-term stress in our bodies, it is easy to see that stress management is valuable in maintaining your personal health and wellness.Stress can be defined as a physical and psychological response caused by physical, chemical, or emotional factors that are unanticipated, stimulating, or disruptive.
Short- term stress can be helpful in crisis situations, but when stress becomes long-term it can be dangerous to your health. |
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According to harcourt learning systems, exercising at least 3-4 times a week will create a consistent metabolism in your body and strengthen your muscles, heart, and bones. You'll also gain results much quicker with this consistency. |
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On top of burning calories, brisk exercise appears to increase the body's levels of antihunger chemicals: glucose, serotonin, noradrenaline, adrenaline, and dopamine. When you diet, you force yourself to eat less. When you exercise briskly, you want to eat less. |
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It is recommended by the American Heart Association that you reduce your total fat intake to 30 percent or less of your total calories. |
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