Job Stress and its Affect to Your Health
Many people will state that the number one source of stress in their lives is their job. There are varying degrees of job related stress but the majority will say they experience high levels of stress several times a week and one in four people have high levels of stress every day.
What you may not be aware of is that this type if stress can severely impact your health which ultimately can affect your life. Your body deals with stress in many ways and some can cause serious health problems.
Chronic or long term stress causes almost 80 percent of all illnesses. Weakened immune systems create havoc on our bodies and allow all types of diseases to take hold.
Your Health
There are many symptoms that can cause related health issues but these are the most common we hear about.
- Coronary heart disease
- Ulcers
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Migraines
- Increases in Colds and Flu
There are millions of dollars spent on stress related diseases and even more lost on salary and wages for those unable to work due to stress. Continue reading