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H
Stress
IS IT THE
TALKING?
WHAT ANXIETY COULD BE DOING
TO YOU-AND WHAT YOU CAN DO
ABOUT IT | BY BART BUTLER
Men and women with
type-A personalities have
double the risk of stroke
than less-stressed people, according to a study in the
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
45
MILLION
18
WINTE R 2 013
Crave sugar
and fat when
you're stressed?
While stress can shut down
your short-term appetite,
over the long term, your
body's stress hormone,
cortisol, increases appetite-
and your motivation to eat.
The American Psychological
Association says that
25%
of Americans
surveyed
reported eating
as a way to
manage stress.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY THINKSTOCK
Americans have
chronic headaches,
many caused by
vascular changes
and muscle tension
related to stress, the
National Headache
Foundation reports.
eartburn. Acne. Headaches.
Insomnia. You know the
signs of stress.
And
the
American
Psychological Association
has a few to add to the list: high blood
pressure, anxiety, depression and obesity.
Here's the frustrating part: Though you
probably know what's causing your stress,
you may not be able to eliminate the sources
of it-after all, you can't just up and quit your
job, leave your spouse and ignore your kids.
But here's what you can do: You can recognize that prolonged exposure to stress
wreaks havoc on your health. You can
understand its effects. And you can create a
plan to cope.
Here are a few things to know about the
impact of stress on your body, from head to toe.
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Finding the Perfect Balance
Get Your Heart to the Right Place
Got Excuses?
Managing Your Health with a DIY Tool Kit
Is It the Stress Talking?
The Wonderful World of Greens
Knee-to-Know Basics
On the Cover
Run for Your Life
14 Good-for-You Gifts
Special Delivery
Virtual Health
A Team Approach to Healthcare
Don’t Miss a Heartbeat
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