Stress Hormones By Sally Carlstrom Johnny Brown What

Stress Hormones By: Sally Carlstrom & Johnny Brown

What are Stress Hormones When people are alarmed they go into the “flight-or-fight” response. The brain and nervous system has a fast reaction to immediate dangers. Any situation you perceive as a danger or requires you to adjust to a change will trigger stress. Stress hormones are then released that force the stress to last minutes to hours. When an immediate danger or change occurs the body floods the bloodstream with hormones and the body releases small proteins called cytokines, that help regulate this immune response. During long term stress, the body and the brain can't reset hormones and

How do Stress Hormones affect the Body? Stress puts the body and mind on edge The major stress hormones are cortisol and norepinephrine. The Body Releases adrenaline(norepinephrine) in stressful situations. The body reacts to stress by increasing heart rate. Common symptoms of stress: stomach aches, muscle tension, headaches, and dizziness. Stress can also cause trouble sleeping

What affect can stress have on the Mind? Stress can also cause: ● Feelings of independent doom ● Nervousness ● Difficulty concentrating ● Unexpected anger ● Restlessness ● In extreme cases stress can even cause depression

How does stress affect health? Chronic stress can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease. Chronic stress can dampen the immune system, increasing susceptibility to colds and other common infections. It can also contribute to asthma, digestive disorders, cancer, and other health problems. New research suggests that high levels of stress can also somehow speed up one’s aging process.

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