The Effects of Stress on the Human Heart and Mind

Doctors have determined that stress can do some "major damage" to a person's heart and the mind. According to Nevid (2005), the physical damage will not show for many years and can kill someone suddenly. Many psychologists have studied "the effects of stress," in order to help patients overcome it. Currently, they have found "link between stress and depression" and "heart disease." This link concerns most physicians and psychologist, because people die every year from stress related causes. There a several brands of "Anti-depression medicines" on the market, but "reducing the stress level" actually "save someone's life." Therefore, it is important to learn what causes stress and how to relieve it daily.

What is Stress?

What causes it?

Psychologists define stress as a "physical or emotional tension" or "pressure" (Webster, 2002). There is no one cause of stress, instead studies show that "work", "home", and "school" (Nevid, 2005) can add pressure on a person. Multiple factors include "biological", "sociocultural", "environment", "personality", "behavior", and "normal everyday stressors". These factors may determine if an "illness will occur" in someone, since the person has "several risk factors". However, stress can be the "body's worst enemy", since there are many "stress related conditions". Doctors have learned that "relaxation", "exercise", and "behavior modification". Only "education and awareness" can save someone's life and change the way they react to stressful situations.

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