Mydriasis

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Pupils dilate (mydriasis) during stress much the same way they dilate in response to attraction: to gather more visual information about a situation. Fact source...

Blood sugar levels

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Stress can alter blood sugar levels, which can cause mood swings, fatigue, hyperglycemia, and metabolic syndrome, a major risk factor for heart attack and diabetes. Fact source...

Laughing benefits

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Laughing lowers stress hormones (like cortisol, epinephrine, and adrenaline) and strengthens the immune system by releasing health-enhancing hormones. Fact source...

Stress-related disorders

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Men are more likely than women to develop certain stress-related disorders, including hypertension, aggressive behavior, and abuse of alcohol and drugs. Fact source...

The silent killer

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Stress has been called “the silent killer” and can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain, and an irregular heartbeat. Fact source...

Hair loss

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While it is a myth that stress can turn hair gray, stress can cause hair loss. In fact, telogen effluvium (hair loss) can begin up to three months after a stressful event. Fact source...