Stress and illness

• Cortisol and adrenaline will suppress immunity making people more susceptible to viral infections.
• SNS and adrenaline work together to enable the body to cope with acute stress, and this may include reducing the activity of digestive system increasing risk of stomach ulcers.
• Stress increases an individuals chance of developing CHD.
• People who are stressed develop coping strategies which cause harmful physiological effects of stress.
• For those who are stressed it can take an average of 49 days to heal in comparison to 39 days for those who aren't as stressed.