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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. Nov 7, 2022 · Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way you respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to your overall well-being.

  3. Aug 10, 2023 · Stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Knowing common stress symptoms can help you manage them. Stress that's not dealt with can lead to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes.

  4. 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 to...

  5. May 28, 2021 · What is stress? Stress is the bodys natural response to a stressor. A stressor is a trigger that may cause you to experience physical, emotional, or mental distress and pressure....

  6. Nov 18, 2023 · Stress basics. By Mayo Clinic Staff. 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. 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.

  8. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-of-mental-health-problemsWhat is stress? - Mind

    Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don't feel we can manage or control. When we experience stress, it can be as: An individual, for example when you have lots of responsibilities that you are struggling to manage.

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