How much of a negative impact does (long-term) stress have on the physiology of the human body?

  By James Coulter
   I often wonder about stress, and the affects that it has on the human body. So I did some research to educate myself. Stress is the body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. According to Web MD,  "The human body is designed to experience stress and react to it, stress can be positive, keeping us alert and ready to avoid danger."

   On the other hand, stress becomes negative when a person faces continuous challenges without relief or relaxation between challenges. As a result, the person becomes overworked and stress-related tension builds. Stress that continues without relief can lead to a condition called distress -- a negative stress reaction. Distress can lead to physical symptoms including headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, and problems sleeping. 

   Everybody experiences stress in one way or another, but the best advice that I can give anybody, is to try to go places that are fun, and stay away from stressful environments, keep positive relationships at home, work, and stay organized with school work. I hope my article gave the class a better understanding about stress, and the effects that it has on the body.

                              www.webmd.com/mental-health/effects-of-stress-on-your-body‎