STRESS Feeling like there are too many pressures and demands on you? Losing sleep or worrying about the assignments and schoolwork? Eating on the run because your schedule is too busy? You're not alone. We have all been there. Stress is one of the worst feelings imaginable. Everyone feels stressed from time to time— adults, teens, and even kids. But what is stress? How does it affect your health? And how can you avoid it? What Is Stress? Stress is a response to a pressure or threat. It is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Every type of demand or stressor—such as exercise, work, school, major life changes, or traumatic events—can be stressful. Stress triggers a surge of a hormone called adrenaline that temporarily affects the nervous system. As a result, when you're nervous or stressed you might feel your heartbeat or breathing get faster, your palms get sweaty, or your knees get shaky. Few things you should know about stress : Stress affect
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