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'''Stress''' is the [[emotion|emotional]] and physical tension brought on a person’s reaction to the demands of life. Stress frequently causes anxiety, irritability, and inability to concentrate. Stress can also lead to headaches, and a rapid heartbeat.<ref>http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ghr/glossary/stress</ref> | '''Stress''' is the [[emotion|emotional]] and physical tension brought on a person’s reaction to the demands of life. Stress frequently causes anxiety, irritability, and inability to concentrate. Stress can also lead to headaches, and a rapid heartbeat.<ref>http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ghr/glossary/stress</ref> | ||
| − | Stress also refers to the emphasis given to some [[syllable]]s in [[word]]s.<ref>[http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Vocal_stress Vocal stress]</ref> | + | Stress also refers to the emphasis given to some [[syllable]]s in [[word]]s. <ref> [http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Vocal_stress Vocal stress]</ref> |
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| − | " | + | Author John A. Schindler, M.D. introduced the powerful concept of EII, or "emotionally induced illness," long before most physicians were aware of the connection between emotions and physical health. <ref>[http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1127502.How_To_Live_365_Days_A_Year How To Live 365 Days A Year.] </ref> |
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Revision as of 03:41, April 24, 2012
Stress is the emotional and physical tension brought on a person’s reaction to the demands of life. Stress frequently causes anxiety, irritability, and inability to concentrate. Stress can also lead to headaches, and a rapid heartbeat.[1]
Stress also refers to the emphasis given to some syllables in words. [2]
Author John A. Schindler, M.D. introduced the powerful concept of EII, or "emotionally induced illness," long before most physicians were aware of the connection between emotions and physical health. [3]