How Stress Affects Your Body – A TED-Ed Video

By: Maaheem "Mak" Akhtar

Artwork of the affects of stress

You’ve already seen what chronic stress does to your brain. But what about the rest of your body?

TED-Ed produced another fantastic video to explain the deleterious impact long-term stress has on our physical form, including:

  • Digestive issues

  • Hypertension

  • Cellular aging

  • Muscle tension

  • Fatigue

  • Difficulty concentration

  • And lots more…

It’s an oldie but a goldie. Check it out below.

 

 

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