Impact of Stress
Chronic stress can weaken this system, making the body more susceptible to illness.
Immune system
"Easy come, easy go, little high, little low", says "Bohemian Rhapsody" by this group
The statue of this top Greek god at Olympia stood nearly 40 feet high & showed him seated on a gold- & jewel-encrusted throne.
Zeus
Spain shares its longest land border with this country.
Portugal
Funny story... Thor used Mjollnir, this type of weapon, to slaughter a giant named Thrym, who had stolen it; well, maybe funny to Thor
A hammer
Prolonged stress can increase the risk of developing this cardiovascular condition.
Heart disease
"Valerie" is a soulful tune from this singer who died too young in 2011
Amy Winehouse
The only still-standing ancient wonder, they lie near Giza on a plateau on the Nile's west bank.
The Pyramids
This lake on the U.S.-Canadian border is the largest body of fresh water in the world.
Lake Superior
The son of Mercury & Venus, this li'l love god ended up falling for & marrying Psych
Cupid
This mental health condition, characterized by persistent worry and fear, can be exacerbated by chronic stress.
Anxiety
This '60s group loved the waves with hits like "Surfer Girl", "Surfin' Safari" & "Surfin' U.S.A."
The Beach Boys
The Pharos of Alexandria was one of these that stood on an island in the city harbor, with a fire lit at the top every night.
Lighthouse
Cancun is on this peninsula that shares its name with a state of Mexico.
The Yucatan
From Greek for "the unseen", he ruled way downtown & had a 3-headed doggie named Cerberus who ate anyone that tried to leave
Hades
Chronic stress can elevate levels of this "stress hormone," which, over time, can have negative effects on various bodily systems.
Cortisol
This British girl group, featuring members like Victoria Beckham and Melanie Brown, dominated the late 1990s with hits like "Wannabe."
Spice Girls
The ancient Greek Strabo said that this city's Hanging Gardens were watered from the Euphrates River.
Babylon
Known for its extinct (maybe not for long) tiger, this island state is Australia's smallest
Tasmania
Prometheus had the bright idea to steal this from the gods & give it to man; the gods had Pro's liver eaten by an eagle on the reg
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to meet demands can lead to this state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion.
Burnout
This artist's 2020 album Future Nostalgia, featuring hits like "Don't Start Now," embraced a retro disco sound.
Dua Lipa
This elaborate tomb, built for Mausolus, a satrap in the Persian Empire, was so grand that it lent its name to any above-ground structure built as an impressive final resting place.
Mausoleum
Still active but quiet since the 1940s, it buried the city of Pompeii in 79 A.D.
Mt. Vesuvius
Competing with Athena to create the most useful gift for man, this god of the sea hit a stone with his trident & created the horse
Poseidon