We all know stress messes with our heads, but did you know it can also wreak havoc on our bodies? Say hello to cortisol, the hormone released when stress hits, triggering that familiar “fight, flight ...

Anxiety is an overwhelming worry or fear. Besides its mental and emotional effects, anxiety can also cause physical symptoms, including chest pain. Anxiety causes about 30-40% of emergency department ...

Anxiety can temporarily raise blood pressure due to the fight-or-flight response. Long-term anxiety may be linked to a higher risk of developing hypertension. Prioritizing sleep, stress management, ...

What are you feeling today? Chances are, it is normal. At this very moment, your body is doing what it is designed to do: protect you. Thank you, Body. Fear: Stress Response From Immediate Danger Your ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Stress can affect many parts of your body, including your eyes. When you feel stressed, your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones prepare you for a ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. Lately I find myself ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Did you know that stress can affect more than just your mood? Research has shown that increased and persistent stress can lead to hearing loss and impairments by ...

A stroke is a serious medical event that happens when part of your brain gets damaged from a lack of oxygen. While the scientific evidence is still emerging, it's possible that both chronic (long-term ...

Editor’s note: Shift Your Mindset is an occasional series from CNN’s Mindfulness, But Better team. We talk to experts about how to do things differently to live a better life. Psychotherapist Nicole ...

Stress can cause hair to turn gray, or to turn gray earlier than it otherwise would have. This is because of the effect that stress has on melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce melanin, a ...

Stress has been shown in some studies to turn hair gray. Data is mixed on whether stress-induced graying is permanent. However, there are some steps you can take that may help reduce gray hair. If you ...