Stress Risk Factor
- Stress - Risk Factors
- Highlights
- Introduction
- The Body's Response
- Risk Factors for Stress
- Complications
- Conditions with Similar Symptoms
Treatment
The process of learning to control stress is life-long. Overcoming stress will not only contribute to better health, but it will also increase an individual's ability to succeed.
When to Seek Professional Help for Stress
Stress can be a factor in a variety of physical and emotional illnesses, which should be professionally treated. Many stress symptoms are mild and can be managed with over-the-counter medications (for example, aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen for tension headaches;...
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