Reasons For Stress And Stress Response

The article opens up with a simple yet descriptive example of what stress looks like on the inside and outside of our bodies. Along with how that stress can be a good and bad thing. Instead of focusing on stress affecting a certain group this article explains the effects of chronic stress on the different systems of the body. While not a super in-depth explanation for each system it provides enough information to understand the overall effects. For more visual learners they provide a colored diagram with side effects on most systems of the body. Lastly, to ensure that the information in the article is correct and informative it is reviewed by multiple medical professionals.

We begin with a paragraph about what stress is and how your body can benefit. Along with what chronic stress looks like and a list of side effects. We move into an explanation about the effects on the central nervous and endocrine systems. Mainly talking about our fight or flight response and what that looks like. And finishing by going into more side effects one could experience. Next, we move into the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and how they are affected by stress hormones which leads to a greater risk of stroke or heart attack. Now talking about the digestive system it goes into how that part of our body would react in fight or flight response. As the release of extra glucose can increase the risk for type 2 diabetes. As well as a rush of hormones that can lead to acid reflux and how chronic stress can affect the way food moves through your body. Finally, we finish with the muscular system and reproductive system. It explains how chronic stress can lead to tight muscles resulting in headaches and body aches and have an effect on the menstrual cycle and men’s testosterone. Overall the article is pretty informative and allows the reader to grasp the important information.

Before I read this article I understood that chronic stress was rough on the mind and body but I didn’t realize the effects it had on each system of the body. Along with how that chronic stress could lead to many long-term problems. Such as a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke or heart attack, body aches, and reproductive effects. I also appreciated the diagram they provided, especially since I’m more of a visual learner. I learned what our fight or flight response looks like in the body and each body system. This article was well written and though it did not go into great detail about everything that happens in each body system it provides enough information for the reader to understand what is happening in the body.