{"id":33594,"date":"2020-04-16T16:02:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T16:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yaabot.com\/?p=33594"},"modified":"2024-01-11T15:51:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T10:21:42","slug":"the-science-of-stress-and-its-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entropymag.co\/the-science-of-stress-and-its-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"The Science of Stress, And Its Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Stress is a common word these days. With challenging economic scenarios and a dwindling work-life balance, it is unsurprising that our generation is facing more stress than our ancestors. Despite this, the science of stress remains poorly understood by most of the global population. Stress comes in different shapes, but its effects are obvious to us, and even to those looking. Sleep deprivation, consistently being on edge, anxiety and even physical illness are some of the more obvious effects of stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The science behind anxiety<\/a> is somewhat distinct though, and we’ve covered it separately. With constant worry and fear from a range of sources \u2013 it\u2019s not such a shock that we get worried fairly easily. Add to that some unexpected pandemic crises and the fear of contracting the illness and anxiety about the anticipated economic issues, and we have a recipe for disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But of course, simply because it\u2019s understandable to be stressed out, doesn\u2019t mean it’s a desirable or acceptable state for our bodies to be in. In fact, since nervous tension is caused by a more physical reaction in the body, it has some definite physical effects which could prove very harmful \u2013 even fatal! There is a definite biological basis for stress, and most of its consequences are physiological. Here\u2019s what we know about the science of stress \u2013 what causes it, and its consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever we encounter a situation which puts us under pressure, the nervous system activates our \u201cfight or flight\u201d response, releasing stress hormones<\/a> like adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol. These hormones are designed to produce changes in our bodily functions to help us cope with the perceived danger by increasing our heart rate, constricting or dilating blood vessels and slowing down our digestive processes. Historically, when hunting for food was the norm and survival was people\u2019s only concern, such a response made sense, but now, the same response has been adapted to react to even emotional threats, which can prove harmful. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBiological basis of stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Effects of Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n