The Impact of Attitude and Stress on the Prolongation of life

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION1

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW2

How stress it affects our life2

Effects of Acute Stress2

Effects of Episodic Acute Stress3

Effects of Chronic Stress4

How stress affects the body4

Physiological effects of stress5

Heart disease5

Susceptibility to infections6

Cancer6

Gastrointestinal problems6

Obesity7

Diabetes7

Pain7

Sleep problems7

Allergies8

Managing Stress8

Stress ad life Span9

Historians Views10

Process of Aging11

CHAPTER 03: METHODOLOGY21

CHAPTER 04: DISCUSSION22

CHAPTER 05: CONCLUSION28

REFERENCES33

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW

How stress it affects our life

Stress is the physical and emotional stress that occurs in response to external pressure or internal. It is practically impossible to live without some kind of stress and, in small doses, is stimulating and motivates the achievement. Symptoms of stress can be psychological and physical. Mental symptoms include tension, irritability, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, sleep problems, worry, sadness Physical symptoms include: dry mouth, increased heart rate, upset stomach, frequent urination, sweaty palms, back pain, muscle tension can cause spasms and pain, dizziness, trouble breathing. (Zautra, 2005)

Stressful events are not only negative events, like having relationship problems or work, but also positive events, like a wedding, buying a house or having a child can be stressful for many people. However, what is stressful to one person may not be for another. For example, some people enjoy speaking in public while others feel extremely anxious. Some people are happy to help friends or family to solve their problems, while others find it extremely stressful. Some see the changes as exciting, while others are living in fear and anxiety.

43% of adults suffer adverse health effects caused by stress.

75 to 90% of doctor visits are due to stress-related diseases.

The stress associated with major causes of death: heart disease, cancer, respiratory diseases, accidents, cirrhosis and suicide. A study of middle-aged men showed that those who lacked emotional support from others during severe stressful events, were over 5 times more likely to die within 7 years than those with emotional support.

Effects of Acute Stress

It is the most common. It consists of demands and pressures caused by recent events or anticipations of the future. For example, a fault in the car one day with a busy work schedule, the stolen purse or wallet, etc.. Small amounts can be exciting. For example, some people perform better at work if they have some pressure, as a deadline that is being depleted. But if stress is too tiring, the symptoms of acute stress are:

Tension and muscle spasms, back ...