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    Stress
    /stres/

    noun

    • 1. pressure or tension exerted on a material object: "the distribution of stress is uniform across the bar" Similar pressuretensionstraintightness
    • 2. a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances: "he's obviously under a lot of stress" Similar strainpressuretensionnervous tensionOpposite relaxation

    verb

    • 1. give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing: "they stressed the need for reform" Similar emphasizedraw attention tofocus attention onunderlineOpposite play downunderstate
    • 2. subject to pressure or tension: "this type of workout does stress the shoulder and knee joints"
  2. What is stress? Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. In fact, the human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. When you experience changes or challenges (stressors), your body produces physical and mental responses. That’s stress. Stress responses help your body adjust to new situations.

  3. Stress generally refers to two things: the psychological perception of pressure, on the one hand, and the body's response to it, on the other, which involves multiple systems, from metabolism...

  4. Stress involves changes affecting nearly every system of the body, influencing how people feel and behave. By causing mind–body changes, stress contributes directly to psychological and physiological disorder and disease and affects mental and physical health, reducing quality of life.

  5. Jun 1, 2018 · Anxiety. Management. Takeaway. Stress is a biological response to a perceived threat. It’s caused by chemicals and hormones surging throughout your body. It can help you respond to a...

  6. Nov 18, 2023 · Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. A small amount of stress can be good, motivating you to perform well. But many challenges daily, such as sitting in traffic, meeting deadlines and paying bills, can push you beyond your ability to cope.

  7. noun. us / stres / uk / stres / stress noun (WORRY) Add to word list. B1 [ C or U ] great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition: under stress People under a lot of stress may experience headaches, minor pains, and sleeping difficulties. combat stress Yoga is a very effective technique for combating stress.

  8. May 28, 2021 · Definition. Negative stress responses. Causes. Signs and symptoms. How to manage stress. When to seek help. Takeaway. Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives. But what’s...

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