Tag: Reduce stress

Sources of stress come in all sizes, from momentary frustrations to heartbreaking issues that seem to go on endlessly. A certain degree of daily stress is natural, but extreme ongoing stress can cause the body real damage. Under stress, our heart rates and blood pressure increase, and our bodies produce stress chemicals such as cortisol that may be harmful if they continue to circulate unchecked. This can strain the cardiovascular system and impair mental function.  People may begin to ask if you’re ok -- and you may say that you’re...