{"id":9247,"date":"2025-04-14T16:14:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T13:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9247"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:32","slug":"chronic-stress-is-a-health-hazard-that-we-used-to-ignore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/chronic-stress-is-a-health-hazard-that-we-used-to-ignore\/","title":{"rendered":"Chronic stress: a hidden health threat we tend to ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to distinguish fatigue from a dangerous condition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Daily overload, news, deadlines, conflicts, lack of rest \u2014 all this has long become a part of everyday life. But when the body can no longer cope with the pressure and turns on \u201cemergency mode\u201d, it begins to develop chronic stress<\/strong>. And although many consider it \u201cnormal fatigue,\u201d in fact this condition can be a risk factor for serious diseases<\/strong> \u2014 from stroke to hormonal disorders.<\/p>\n

What is chronic stress?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chronic stress is prolonged state of psychological or physical stress<\/strong>, which leads to a constant activation of the body's stress response. In this state, the adrenal glands continuously secrete cortisol<\/strong>, and the nervous system operates in "fight or flight" mode even when there is no real threat.<\/p>\n

Chronic stress differs from acute stress (short-term) duration and devastating consequences for physical and mental health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of chronic stress<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chronic stress rarely has just one manifestation\u2014it is usually a combination of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n