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How may women and men respond differently to stress?
Health Education Health 100 Version 3 / Do Women React to Stress Differently Than Men?
"Some research suggests that women may report more physical symptoms of stress, although the evidence is not sufficient to apply this to all women. Women often use a tend-and-befriend response by caring for others and seeking support from friends and family. Men are described as more likely to use fight-or-flight responses or distract themselves through relaxing activities."
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