Head To Toe: 7 Body Parts That Get Impacted By Stress

Priyanka Soam
Oct 05, 2024

Brain

Stress can impact the brain in many ways like difficulty concentrating, mood swings, reduced memory power, and even Alzheimer's.

Heart

Stress can increase our cortisol levels which directly leads to increased heart rate, bad cholesterol, hypertension, and risk of heart-related diseases like heart attack and strokes.

Stomach

Stress can lead to increased stomach-related issues like nausea, digestion, constipation, and stomach ulcers.

Skin

Stress can impact our skin in many ways like promoting various issues like acne, breakouts, dryness, fine lines, and wrinkles.

Immune System

Stress is something that impacts our whole body and weakens our overall immune system which often leads to diseases and infections in the body.

Muscles

Stress can lead to stiffness or tension in the muscles, increase muscle fatigue, and the risk of muscle injuries.

Reproductive System

Stress can impact the overall reproductive system and can lead to increased risk of infection in male reproductive organs while in females it can affect their menstrual cycle.

Disclaimer

(This web story is meant for informational purposes only and must not be considered a substitute for advice provided by qualified medical professionals.)

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