3.12: Can Stress Affect My Health?

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Contributed by Garrett Rieck & Justin Lundin
Kinesiology and Physical Education at College of the Canyons

The body responds to stress by releasing stress hormones. These hormones make blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar levels go up. Long-term stress can help cause a variety of health problems, including:

Mental health disorders, like depression and anxiety
Obesity
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Abnormal heart beats
Menstrual problems
Acne and other skin problems