Stress Type
This type of stress is short-term and often caused by sudden events.
Acute stress
The body system that activates the “fight-or-flight” response.
The sympathetic nervous system.
This type of breathing involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 4, exhaling for 4.
Box breathing
Most adults need around this many hours of sleep each night.
7–9 hours
This common stress-related illness involves frequent muscle tightness and head pain.
Tension headaches
This type of stress lasts for long periods and can damage health over time.
Chronic stress
The part of the brain that becomes highly active during stress and triggers fear responses.
The amygdala
The term for calming the body by tensing and relaxing muscle groups.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
Drinking enough water daily prevents this type of stress-related physical symptom.
Dehydration fatigue
Chronic stress weakens this body system, making a person more likely to get sick.
The immune system
This type of stress occurs repeatedly because a person takes on too many responsibilities.
Episodic acute stress
Stress often increases this heart-related measurement.
Heart rate/Blood pressure
The type of coping where a person solves the problem causing the stress.
Problem-focused coping
This hormone, known as the "feel-good hormone," increases with exercise
Endorphins
Stress can trigger episodes of this breathing-related disorder, causing difficulty in airflow.
Asthma
The type of stress that is positive and motivating.
Answer: Eustress.
The neurotransmitter that lowers during chronic stress, contributing to low mood.
Serotonin
This Japanese practice encourages relaxation through slow, mindful walking.
Forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku)
The body’s circadian rhythm is naturally regulated by exposure to this
Sunlight
Long-term stress increases the risk of this heart condition where blood pressure stays above the normal range.
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
The hormone most associated with stress in the human body.
Cortisol
The term for stress-related headaches caused by muscle tension.
Tension headaches
A long-term coping technique that involves training attention and awareness to reduce stress.
Mindfulness meditation
The term for activities that restore emotional energy, such as hobbies or creativity.
Emotional self-care
Stress contributes to the development of this stomach condition involving sores in the lining of the stomach or intestines
Peptic ulcers