Facts About Stress – HealthyWomen

You’ve probably heard the saying, “I’m too blessed to be stressed.” To which we say, we love that for you! Now, tell us your secret.

Everyone experiences stress. Stress is your body’s physical and emotional response to challenging, demanding or new situations.

During stress, your body releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that increase your heart rate and boost energy and brain activity. These responses can be clutch when you need to act fast — like pushing the purchase button on those Harry Styles tickets — or swerving at the last minute to get a parking spot at the concert.

Stress can also wear you down over time and cause serious mental and physical problems.

Take our quiz to learn more and get tips to help you keep your stress levels in check. Spoiler: Pets are always the answer.

1. There are two types of stress.

2. All stress is bad.

3. Women are more likely to have symptoms of stress than men.

4. Stress is good for your heart.

5. Stress can cause body pain.

6. Women are less likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than men.

7. Watching sports can relieve stress.

8. Stress balls are a scam.

9. Stress doesn’t affect digestion.

10. Stress can mess with your menstrual cycle.

11. Pets can reduce stress levels in humans.