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Stress In Your Body

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We have all expe­ri­enced moments of stress in our lives. When some­thing unex­pect­ed or alarm­ing hap­pens, a part of your brain, the hypo­thal­a­mus, sets off an inter­nal alarm. This alarm sig­nals your adren­al glands to release hor­mones, adren­a­line and cor­ti­sol, into your ner­vous sys­tem that cause your heart rate to increase, your mus­cles to tense and your breath to quick­en. This is referred to as your fight or flight response, and your body is ready to take action to pro­tect itself from harm.

Conditions & Diseases

Conditions & Diseases

Meningitis: What to Know and When to Seek Care

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Menin­gi­tis is rare but can become seri­ous quick­ly — espe­cial­ly bac­te­r­i­al menin­gi­tis. With cas­es ris­ing nation­al­ly and recent alerts in Chica­go, it’s impor­tant to rec­og­nize ear­ly warn­ing signs. Learn the symp­toms in adults and chil­dren, when to seek emer­gency care, who is at high­er risk, and how vac­ci­na­tion and prompt treat­ment can pro­tect your family.

Behavioral & Mental Health

Behavioral & Mental Health

Stress In Your Body

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We have all expe­ri­enced moments of stress in our lives. When some­thing unex­pect­ed or alarm­ing hap­pens, a part of your brain, the hypo­thal­a­mus, sets off an inter­nal alarm. This alarm sig­nals your adren­al glands to release hor­mones, adren­a­line and cor­ti­sol, into your ner­vous sys­tem that cause your heart rate to increase, your mus­cles to tense and your breath to quick­en. This is referred to as your fight or flight response, and your body is ready to take action to pro­tect itself from harm.

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