1. Designed to protect you from all sorts of pathogens Blood pressure
Rise of
Immune defenses are often impaired When hit repeatedly with stress Heart rate
More frequent From your Gut
Immune system Blood is diverted from nonessential areas
Prolonged Cardiovascular system To your Muscles
Severe cases of diseases
Mononucleosis Stress-response system
Ranging from
To the common cold Chronic Stress Heart muscles
Can damage
Directly related to problems with reproduction Blood vessels
Affects men and women in different ways Can wreak havoc with your digestive system
Stress and Your Body
Can decrease the likelihood of ovulation Reproductive system Can even shut it down
Sustained stress Digestive system
Increase erectile dysfunction Debilitating diseases
Can lead to
Libido is often greatly impaired Both sexes Problems with your digestion