"It's not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it" - Hans Selye
Stressed?​
In life we are forced to face many stressful situations coming our way but what is stress? According to The Stress Management Society, stress is a physical response where our body goes into the “fight or flight” mode. The body feels under attack; therefore, a group of hormones are released to prepare the body for such physical action.
Stress Attributes...
In life, we are forced to face many stressors such as...
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Work
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Personal life
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Health
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Income
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Family
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School
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And much more
Stress Side Effects on Health
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Snacking
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Smoking/ Drinking
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Substance Abuse​
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Increase risk of cardiovascular disease
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Insomnia
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Mental Health Problems (Depression, Anxiety, Motivation)
Feeling Stressed? Why Not Exercise?
Benefits of Exericising
- Exercise is significantly associated with one’s personal health when stressed.​
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It is recommend to exercise at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week.
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What is moderate physical activity?
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Requires fast moving movements but not at full body potential.
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One is able to “talk but not sing”
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Vigorous physical activity leads for better mental health when exposed to high stress, as well as, improvements in sleep, pain, and stress.
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What is vigorous physical activity?
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Body is in full “work mode”
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Increase in breathing and heart rate
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