Stress is unfortunately a normal part of everyday life. While everyone knows it can affect mental health, stress has also been linked to:
- Chronic inflammation (which is a known risk factor for cancer)
- Heart conditions
- High blood pressure
- Insomnia
- Migraines
- Obesity
- Sleep apnea
- Substance use
While you can’t remove stress from your life entirely, there’s good news: There are many steps you can take to lessen your stress and avoid burnout (extreme physical, mental and emotional exhaustion that greatly impacts all aspects of life).