In everyday life, a stress response is designed to give a quick burst of alertness and energy needed to enhance performance. But stress is not good for a long period of time. When activated for too long or too often, stress can damage virtually everybody.

Instructions

Watch the video: How Stress Affects Your BodyLinks to an external site. (4:42)

Discover how stress can affect health negatively. Answer both questions Provide evidence based on information found in this module or from any other relevant sources. When writing your responses make sure to follow APA (7th ed.) formatting guidelines where appropriate.

Answer the questions:

2. In your viewing of the video, identify four health problems that are caused by stress?
4. What are some ways in which you can avoid these health problems by accurately responding to a stressful situation?

Citation:

• TED-Ed. (2015, October 22). How stress affects your body - Sharon Horesh Bergquist [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-t1Z5-oPtU