Stressful life events are more strongly correlated with psychiatric illness than with medical or physical illness.
Stress has been linked to cardiovascular disease, depression and even the common cold.
Constant stress can increase the risk of long-term health issues like heart attack and diabetes.
Stress seems to worsen or increase the risk of conditions like obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems, and asthma.
Chronic stress is among the most ubiquitous influences on our health and well-being, and it can leave us prone to physical illnesses.
