This kind of stress causes exhaustion and exerts bad impacts on the heart, vessels, digestive system and mental health. According to Suc khoe & Doi song news site, work-related stress has long become a “silent killer” of physical and mental health of millions of people around the world. This stress occurs when your workplace demands exceed your ability to cope, giving rise to sleeplessness, fatigue, anxiety, stress, arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), or immunodeficiency. It is worth noting that work-related stress often occurs after a very long time, whereas many try to tolerate it quietly because they are afraid of the possibility of losing their jobs, or of the unawareness of severe impacts of stress on their health. Body reactions toward long-lasting stress The body often secretes cortisol, a stress hormone, during stress. The continually high cortisol levels may affect: . Cardiovascular system (circulatory system): High blood pressure, fast heart rate, higher risk of heart disease and stroke. . Digestive system: Digestive disorders, flatulence and gastric ulcer. . Immune system: Immunodefi-ciency, high risk of catching cold or flu and other infectious diseases. . Nervous system: Dementia, lack of focus (inattentiveness), emotional dysregulation. . Endocrine and metabolic systems: Weight gain, blood sugar disorders […]