Chronic stress is becoming a widespread problem. It is especially prevalent in our modern society. That’s precisely why we need to figure out how chronic stress leads to diseases, and how to reduce chronic stress.
According to the Global Organization for Stress, 75% of Americans experienced moderate to high stress levels in the past month. 80% of people feel stressed at work, and students say that stress is their number one health concern.(((http://www.gostress.com/stress-facts/)))
If we check The American Institute of Stress, 33% of people report feeling extreme stress, with 77% of people experiencing stress that negatively affects their physical health. 73% of people report feeling stress that negatively impacts their mental health, with 48% of folks having trouble sleeping because of long-term stress.(((https://www.stress.org/daily-life)))
This begs multiple questions. What is chronic stress? What’s the link between stress and chronic disease? And what are the overall negative effects of chronic stress? Let us delve deeper into the topic of prolonged stress.