Can stress make you ill?

Stress is a common experience for everyone, and it can be both beneficial and detrimental to your health.

According to a study published in the “Journal of the American Medical Association” in 2013, prolonged exposure to stress can lead to a range of physical and mental health problems. Therefore, it’s crucial to recognize when stress has crossed the line from helpful to harmful and take appropriate action.

When you experience prolonged or chronic stress, your body produces more cortisol and adrenaline, which are hormones that prepare your body for a fight-or-flight response.