How does stress affect my body and my health?

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Both short and long-term stress can have effects on your body. Research is starting to show the serious effects of stress on our bodies. Stress triggers changes in our bodies and makes us more likely to get sick. It can also make problems we already have worse. It can play a part in these problems:
    * trouble sleeping
    * headaches
    * constipation
    * diarrhea
    * irritability
    * lack of energy
    * lack of concentration
    * eating too much or not at all
    * anger
    * sadness
    * higher risk of asthma and arthritis flare-ups
    * tension
    * stomach cramping
    * stomach bloating
    * skin problems, like hives
    * depression
    * anxiety
    * weight gain or loss
    * heart problems
    * high blood pressure
    * irritable bowel syndrome
    * diabetes
    * neck and/or back pain
    * harder to get pregnant (infertility)
    * less sexual desire