Stephanie Klefot

 When people think of stress they have a negative attitude and cannot think of any positive outcomes in their lives. However, recent research has proven that small doses of stress can benefit the brain and the body. If stress is not allowed to linger, it can effectively provide a burst of energy to an individual, allowing a person to be more efficient when completing his or her task. As a result, an individual may feel more in control of his or her life and maintain a sense of accomplishment.

In addition to making us more productive, stress can improve the activity of brain cells. This is especially important in helping to combat certain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Furthermore, stress can help protect the body by possibly preventing certain cancers. Stress is able to boost the immune system and enhance anti-tumor activity. In fact, stress has proven to help protect against breast cancer because it surprises the production of estrogen. Lastly, other research indicates that heart function is improved which can benefit the entire wellbeing of a person.

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/15818153/ns/health-mental_health/t/can-stress-actually-be-good-you/

http://phys.org/news173121625.html