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The Mind and Mental Health: How Stress Affects the Brain

  • August 04, 2016

According to TOURO University Worldwide, "While stress itself is not necessarily problematic, the buildup of cortisol in the brain can have long-term effects. Thus, chronic stress can lead to health problems." Stress doesn't only affect the brain, but can also affect other areas of the body and include problems such as increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. STRESS RELIEF:  Among all the factors contributing to poor health and early death, stress is...