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Stress

  • Why stress happens and how to manage it

    Stress is essential for survival. The chemicals that it triggers help the body prepare to face danger and cope with difficulty. However, long-term stress has links to health conditions. Learn more…

  • What to know about taking stress leave from work

    If stress is affecting a person's ability to work properly, they may be able to…

  • Can stress make you ill?

    Stress can affect the body and make a person feel ill. Learn more about how…

  • What to know about stress-reduction strategies

    People can use stress-reduction strategies, such as mindfulness and exercise, to…

Signs & symptoms

  • Stress: Symptoms and types of medications

    Several medications help reduce the symptoms of stress. Each medication has varying risks…

  • Stress effects on the body: Body systems and symptoms

    Stress effects on the body include high blood pressure, depression, and shortness of…

  • What is chronic stress and what are its common health impacts?

    Stress is a biological response to demanding situations and a regular part of daily life…

  • Can stress lead to weight loss?

    Chronic stress has many effects on the body, and it can lead to weight loss or weight gain.

Other conditions

  • PTSD: What you need to know

    PTSD is a mental health condition that can happen after a traumatic event. Find out how to…

  • Understanding the symptoms of schizophrenia

    Schizophrenia is a severe mental health condition that can cause confused speech…

  • What to know about bipolar disorder

    Bipolar disorder causes shifts in a person's mood and energy levels. It is usually…

  • What is psychosis?

    Psychosis refers to a loss of contact with reality, during which hallucinations or…

  • Types of personality disorder

    A personality disorder affects an individual and how they see themselves and others. A…

  • What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

    Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) causes repeated actions or thoughts, and it can…

  • What to know about panic attacks and panic disorder

    Many people experience panic attacks. When they occur frequently with no clear triggers, a…

  • Everything you need to know about phobias

    A phobia is an irrational and overpowering fear. A fear of flying and many other things…

  • What to know about bulimia nervosa

    Bulimia nervosa is a mental health condition and an eating disorder. Here, learn about the…

  • Anorexia nervosa: What you need to know

    Anorexia nervosa is a serious psychological and eating disorder. The complications can be…

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