Author: Delaney Nothaft

If taking your dog out for a walk or getting up the stairs feels harder than normal, your doctor may order something called a stress test.

Stress activates your sympathetic nervous system, also known as the “fight or flight” reflex. In short, it can make you feel sick.

Chronic stress is a consistent feeling of being pressured or overwhelmed for a long period of time. Experts explain how to spot it.