This story was originally published by Knowable Magazine By Tom Siegfrie The strain of life — from everyday conflicts to major losses — can stretch our well-being to the breaking point. Here’s what scientists know, and still don’t know, about the Stress-illness connection. t’s no secret that stress is bad for your health. Everybody knows that “life stress events” — things like loss of a job, death of a loved one and getting divorced (or married) raise the risk of getting sick. All sorts of other life events also generate stress, with possible negative health effects ranging from catching a cold to major depression to a fatal heart attack. Of course, knowing about the link between stress and sickness just gives you something else to worry about, adding even more stress. If you value your health, perhaps you should stop reading now. On second thought, don’t. Much of the lore about stressful events impairing health is certainly true, but some […] More

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