Stress and the Body
Did you know that illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and asthma are more common Harlem than anywhere else in NYC? This may be because these illnesses are tied to stress, which is hard on your body. Here you can learn about the many ways stress can affect your body.
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Posted 17 weeks ago
Nenela09 wrote
Flag as inappropriateDiabetes requires a healthy mind for sugar control to take place. Stress interferes with the achievement of this state. When stressed out, as when depressed, we tend to eat high fat foods, not to exercise, not to take our medication and to skip doctor's appointments. "Don't let stress kill you because it will."
Posted 16 weeks ago
Laura wrote
Flag as inappropriateI read this great article that gives you tips on how to deal with stress.
http://gethealthyharlem.org/articles/5-stress-management-tips