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Health Encyclopedia: Stress Highlights

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Stress affects most people to some degree. Acute (sudden, short-term) stress leads to rapid changes throughout the body. These changes could prove beneficial in a critical, life-or-death situation. Over time, however, repeated stressful situations put a strain on the body that may contribute to both physical and psychological problems. Chronic (long-term) stress can have real health consequences, and should be addressed like any other health concern.

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