The Hidden Truth: How Long-Term Effects of Stress Silently Damage Your Body
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The Hidden Truth: How Long-Term Effects of Stress Silently Damage Your Body
Stress affects nearly 77% of people in ways that impact their physical health, yet the long-term effects of stress on the body often remain invisible until serious damage occurs. While occasional stress helps us respond to immediate threats, chronic stress silently erodes multiple body systems over time. Your body wasn't designed to handle prolonged stress responses, which eventually leads to inflammation , weakened immunity , and increased risk of serious health conditions. In fact, research shows that persistent stress contributes to everything from digestive problems to heart disease, affecting virtually every organ. This article examines how stress damages your body beyond just feeling overwhelmed, what makes these effects worse, and practical strategies to protect yourself from stress-related health consequences. What happens in your body when you're stressed Your body's response to stress is a finely tuned survival mechanism that evolved over millions of years. When yo…
