"Combat Chronic Stress with These Top 5 Relief Techniques"

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"Combat Chronic Stress with These Top 5 Relief Techniques"
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Chronic stress is a consistent feeling of being pressured or overwhelmed for a long period of time, and can have mental and physical health consequences. Symptoms include muscle pain, headaches, GI distress, teeth grinding, insomnia, fatigue, forgetfulness, and trouble concentrating. Chronic stress can change the composition of your brain and is associated with conditions like hypertension, heart disease, obesity, Type II diabetes, and arthritis. While stressors may come and go, actions like finding time for yourself, routine, sleep, eating, and talking to a therapist can help manage chronic stress.

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