The interrelation between a slight nervous breakdown and early death. Scientists at Edinburgh University say: people, who are often subjected to light kinds of psychological disorders, die earlier than they expected. And in the "risk group" - almost a quarter of the population of the Earth, which have minimal symptoms of anxiety and depression.

To such conclusions the experts found by analyzing data 68 thousand adults aged 35 years and older whose histories have been included in the global survey of the health of the British during the period from 1994 to 2004, writes ria.ru.

"We found that psychological depression was a risk factor for death from all causes, and the more stress, the higher the risk, " explained the study leader, Dr. Tom Russ (Tom Russ). Even people in a small stress is at risk. Usually these people - a quarter of the population - do not attach importance to the symptoms and do not seek help from professionals.


According to his colleagues, Dr. David Batty (David Batty), this relationship is traced and after taking into account other relevant factors: weight, lifestyle, Smoking, alcohol consumption and diabetes. High mortality rates were observed among those who smoke or drink a lot, even among patients undergoing stress.

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Strange symptoms of stress

Our body sends us signals S.O.S. we shouldn't ignore

1. Muscle pain

Pain in the neck you explain long work behind the computer, actually can be a sign of stress. "The stress, of course, influences our musculoskeletal system, manifested by pain or cramps in the muscles,” explains psychologist and physiotherapist Elizabeth Lombardo. "It prepares us to the conditions of survival.

2. Irritation of the eye nerve

Have you ever felt like involuntarily contract the muscles of the eyes, while he gently pumping its? If this happens quite often, it is disturbing and uncomfortable, and in some cases, it is a symptom of stress. "This condition is known as blepharospasm,” says Debbie Mandel, Wellness expert. "Always let your eyes rest. When working on the computer every 20 minutes distracted and looking at the scenery outside the window".

3. Sloppy nails and cuticle

You untidy, ragged appearance cuticle and nail? Like their condition may be the result of nervous habits caused by stress. "Nervous habits such as nail-biting, - this is the thanks we distract yourself from the stressful thoughts,” says Mandel. It also States that so many women "zazhevyvaya stress”. If this is how you calm down, try always at hand to keep the item like a soft ball that you can hold in your hand during periods of stress.

4. Caries

We all know that a contempt for the oral hygiene is the first step on the path to decay, but, according to experts, stress can also be a cause of disease, especially if you have such a habit, as gnash their teeth. The problem is that this bad habit damage the teeth, making them more susceptible to caries. Mendel offers to redirect your anxiety diary.

5. Rash

It sounds strange, but your skin can be a very good indicator of the level of stress. "Stress can cause redness, as a rule, these red spots or rashes on the stomach, back, arms or face”, Lombardo said. "In this way our immune system reacts to stress: stands histamine, causing the body begins suditi”.

6. Nausea

Stress can disrupt the work of the stomach and nausea, in this case, is nothing but a side effect. If your concern is nausea, try the following trick, which, according to Mandel, will act: the next wave of nausea, hold hands under running warm water.

7. Sleepy

Feeling sluggish? The reason for this can be stressful. "Stress hormone causes the body to produce an excessive amount of adrenaline that, ultimately, leads to drowsiness,” says Mandel. "Stress also invariably affects the quality of sleep is therefore often the person wakes up tired and irritable”. To resolve this problem, it offers to go to bed earlier or to allocate half an hour in the afternoon to sleep. Besides it is necessary to pay special attention to their health and try to lead a healthy lifestyle.

8. Forgetfulness

Studies show that chronic stress literally reduces the size of the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for the storage of memories. But, fortunately, it returns to normal once the stress level is reduced. Lombardo advises to maintain brain function at an optimum level to give more time to exercise. This will help you to be more prepared for future stressful moments.