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title: stress
date: 2023-07-24T15:02:00-04:00
author: Grace Koch
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# stress

Stress is a natural physiological and psychological response to the perception of danger and loss of control. A certain amount of stress—worry and mental tension—can be healthy and even motivating. Chronic stress creates changes in our bodies that can lead to a host of physical and mental health problems including heart disease, infertility, and depression.

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