8. Weaker immune system

Your immune system will gradually deteriorate, and your body’s capacity to fight off viruses will be significantly reduced by stress chemicals. People who experience chronic worry are more prone to infections and viral illnesses like the flu and the common cold. In fact, various medical studies have shown that stressed people recover very slowly from the flu or an injury.

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