This disease affects 25.8 million people and continues to be the leading cause of kidney failure, nontraumatic lower-extremity amputations, and blindness among adults, aged 20-74.
What is diabetes?
100
This is the hormone found in the human body that makes you feel tense, irritable, and edgy. More of this hormone is released with the stress response.
What is cortisol?
100
These are the most highly abused over the counter drugs and can be highly addictive.
What are cough and cold remedy medications?
100
I am involved in every function of the body, but many people do not get enough of me.
What is water?
100
This stage of sleep first occurs about 90 minutes after falling asleep and recurs about every 90 minutes, getting longer later in the night.
What is REM sleep?
200
1 in every 3 U.S. adults has this chronic condition.
What is obesity?
200
When done on a regular basis, this can naturally lower the body’s stress level.
What is vigorous exercise?
200
This is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and deaths in the United States.
What is tobacco?
200
At least one-quarter of American adults eat me every day.
What is fast food?
200
This is the recommended sleep time for the average adult.
What is 7-9 hours?
300
Because of this #1 cause of disability, 21.7 million U.S. adults have trouble walking up stairs and 22.5 million have trouble walking 3 city blocks.
What is arthritis?
300
Experts estimate that 75% to 90% of these visits are for stress-related conditions.
What are doctor's visits?
300
5.78% of all men use this substance on a daily basis.
What is alcohol?
300
An estimated 45% of American adults do this every day putting them at risk for overeating.
What is skipping breakfast?
300
This sleep disorder is associated with other medical problems including cardiovascular disease.