Page 16 - The Regent Digest Volume 13 Issue 22
P. 16

Whats on

                                  Medical Corner











       Stress Less,
       S     t  r   ess Less,




                     e M
       Live More
       Li       v                    or       e





       Your Guide To A Healthier,
       Happier Life!








             tress is a natural response to chal-
             lenging  situations,  but chron-
                                                                    Understanding Stress
       Sic stress can negatively impact
       physical and mental health. Managing

       stress effectively is essential for overall                Stress triggers the body’s “fight or flight”
       well-being.                                                response, releasing hormones like cor-
                                                                  tisol and adrenaline. While short-term
                                                                  stress can boost focus and performance,

                                 As of August 2024,               prolonged stress can lead to anxiety,
                                                                  high blood pressure, weakened immuni-
                           31% of adults surveyed                 ty, and other health problems.

                                 worldwide thought

                           stress was the biggest

                           health problem in their

                          country. Approximately


                                  284 million people

                                             worldwide                                 By Nurse Ifedola Opesan

                                                                                           (School Clinic Nurse)







                                    THE REGENT SECONDARY SCHOOL                                                   16 16
   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21