It's the time of year when expectations are often high and, for some, so are stress levels. Stress can affect your body, mind and behavior. Recognizing symptoms can help you manage your stress and prevent health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes. Dr. Summer Allen, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains how stress affects your body, and she offers tips to manage it. Learn more: https://mayocl.in/3P0ZWyP | Mayo Clinic

Stress is a normal physical and psychological response to the everyday demands of life. Small amounts of stress can motivate you to face daily challenges. But when stress becomes too much to manage, it can be unhealthy. It can become toxic. https://mayocl.in/2MrbcDJ | Mayo Clinic