- Cardiovascular diseases:Chronic stress increases the risk of developing hypertension, heart attack and stroke due to the constant impact of stress hormones on the heart and blood vessels.
- Weakened immunity:Long-term stress depletes the immune system’s resources, making the body vulnerable to infections and other diseases.
- Digestive disorders:Stress can cause gastritis, stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome due to disruption of the gastrointestinal tract.