Stress in the Brain Heads to the Body

Staff writer Sara G. Miller with Live Science explains in an article how stress in our brains could lead to stress in our bodies. Our brains have patterns that may predict how our body physically reacts to stressful situations, according to a new study.

Some people have stronger physical reactions to stress than others and their hearts beat faster and their blood pressure rises more. This exaggerated or increased stress response can have negative consequences.

When the blood pressure shoots up in stressful situations you are more likely to develop high blood pressure in the future and may also have …read more