Sweating The Small Stuff Is Bad For Your Health

Here’s a reason not to sweat the small stuff, it’s bad for your health!

By on March 7, 2018

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Here’s a reason not to sweat the small stuff, it’s bad for your health!

A growing body of research suggests minor, every day stress can be harmful to your health and even shorten your life. Things like flight delays, traffic jams, slow internet, etc., can do things like raise your blood pressure and raise your level of stress hormones which can affect your immune system and lead to a whole host of illnesses, including cancer. Psychologists say being mindful of small, everyday pleasures can help lessen the impact of everyday annoyances and contribute greatly to your happiness and well-being.