This Is Stressful

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Consumers League, 80 percent of adults said that stress is a problem in their lives. But, stress isn’t only affecting adults. More than half the nation’s 12-17 year olds are at a greater risk for substance abuse due to high amounts of stress in their lives. In an article on MSNBC, health editor Jane Weaver compares stress to a roller coaster. She says, “A speeding ride on a roller coaster is torture for some, while others race for the next ride. Multi-tasking or living in a hectic urban environment is a thrill for some, a confusing sensory overload for others.” For those who often feel overloaded by stress, it can actually cause some serious debilitating diseases, such as hypertension, heart disease, insomnia, alcoholism, and acid peptic disease. Now, in contrast, some people live for the rush of that roller coaster thrill ride.
Have you ever subconsciously hit the snooze button multiple times, until finally you look at the clock and realize you have 4 minutes to get out of the ...

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