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The Stress Effect On The Human Body
- The heart beats faster than normal, pushing blood to the muscles, heart, and other vital organs.
- Pulse rate and blood pressure go up.
- The person undergoing these changes also starts to breathe more rapidly.
- Small airways in the lungs open wide. This way, the lungs can take in as much oxygen as possible with each breath.
- Extra oxygen is sent to the brain, increasing alertness.
- Sight, hearing, and other senses become sharper.
- All of these changes happen so quickly that people aren't aware of them.
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The Stress Response
When someone confronts an oncoming danger, the eyes or ears (or both) send the information to the amygdala, an area of the brain that contributes to emotional processing. When it perceives danger, it instantly sends a distress signal to the hypothalamus.
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Techniques To Counter Chronic Stress
People can learn techniques to counter the stress response:
- Relaxation response techniques: deep abdominal breathing, focus on a soothing word (such as peace or calm), visualization of tranquil scenes, repetitive prayer, yoga, and tai chi.
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Understanding The Stress Response
A stressful situation — whether something environmental, or psychological, can trigger a cascade of stress hormones that produce well-orchestrated physiological changes.
This combination of reactions to stress is also known as the "fight-or-flight" response because it evol...
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