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• Stress affects the body and can contribute to health problems.
• The body responds to stress by releasing stress hormones.
• Stress hormones increase several body measurements.
• Blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar levels go up.
• Long-term stress can help cause a variety of health problems.
• Health problems associated with long-term stress
• Mental health disorders, like depression and anxiety
• Obesity
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Abnormal heart beats
• Menstrual problems
• Acne and other skin problems