{"id":1863,"date":"2019-02-28T15:47:55","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T23:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/health\/?page_id=1863"},"modified":"2026-02-18T16:13:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T00:13:20","slug":"stress","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/resources\/student-health-101\/emotional-wellness\/stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/1-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/1-1-300x86.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"849\" height=\"243\" class=\" wp-image-2475 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/1-1-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/1-1.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/a><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/2-1.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/4.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chronic Stress<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stress is very common, especially for college students. It&#8217;s normal for someone to feel stressed every once and a while. However, chronic stress can have negative outcomes on the health of an individual.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Some less serious side effects of chronic stress may include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Headaches or migraines<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n<li>Weakened immune system<\/li>\n<li>High blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Muscle pain<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty concentrating or completing a task<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Some serious health issues from chronic stress may include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heart problems<\/li>\n<li>Strokes<\/li>\n<li>Premature birth (for those who are pregnant)<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How can I Tackle Stress?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/4-as.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/4-as-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"848\" height=\"849\" class=\" wp-image-2478 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/4-as-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/4-as-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/4-as-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/4-as-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/4-as.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stress Less Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/17-ways-to-beat-stress.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/17-ways-to-beat-stress-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"637\" class=\" wp-image-2480 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/17-ways-to-beat-stress-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/17-ways-to-beat-stress-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/17-ways-to-beat-stress-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/17-ways-to-beat-stress.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Foods that Help Reduce Stress<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/foods-that-help-reduce-stress-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/foods-that-help-reduce-stress--300x86.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"848\" height=\"243\" class=\" wp-image-2483 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/foods-that-help-reduce-stress--300x86.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/foods-that-help-reduce-stress-.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Chamomile:<\/strong><\/span> Chamomile has an anti-oxidant called Apergenin, which binds to certain receptors in your brain that may decrease anxiety and help initiate sleep.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Dark Leafy Greens:<\/strong><\/span> Dark leafy greens are rich in B-vitamins which help maintain energy, regulate mood, and improve brain activity.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Dark Chocolate:<\/strong><\/span> Dark chocolate has an anti-oxidant called Polphenols which help protect the body&#8217;s tissues against oxidative stress and inflammation. It also has a high level of Magnesium which helps regulate the stress hormone.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Green Tea:<\/strong><\/span> Green tea has an amino acid called Theanine, which helps promote relaxation. It also does not contain as much caffeine as regular tea.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Chia Seeds:<\/strong><\/span> Chia Seeds are packed with Magnesium, a critical mineral for regulating the stress hormone. They also have Omega 3 Fatty Acids which provide anti-inflammatory benefits to the brain, also helping to reduce stress.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Avocados:<\/strong><\/span> Avocados are rich in B-vitamins that support healthy nerve and brain cells.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Nuts:<\/strong><\/span> Nuts, like almonds, cashews, and walnuts contain Zinc, a mineral that helps the brain and body respond to stress. They also contain Magnesium, which helps regular the stress hormone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chronic Stress Stress is very common, especially for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1109,"featured_media":0,"parent":1861,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/1-1.png\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/1-1-300x86.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"849\" height=\"243\" class=\" wp-image-2475 aligncenter\" \/><\/a><strong>WOU Statistics on Stress, 2018<\/strong>\r\n\r\n[metaslider id=851]\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/2-1.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/4.png\"><\/a><\/h2>\r\n<strong>Chronic Stress<\/strong>\r\n\r\nStress is very common, especially for college students. It's normal for someone to feel stressed every once and a while. However, chronic stress can have negative outcomes on the health of an individual.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Some less serious side effects of chronic stress may include:<\/strong><\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Headaches or migraines<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Insomnia<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Weakened immune system<\/li>\r\n \t<li>High blood pressure<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Muscle pain<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Difficulty concentrating or completing a task<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Some serious health issues from chronic stress may include:<\/strong><\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Heart problems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Strokes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Premature birth (for those who are pregnant)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Depression<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Anxiety<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>How can I Tackle Stress?<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/4-as.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/4-as-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"848\" height=\"849\" class=\" wp-image-2478 aligncenter\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Stress Less Tips<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/17-ways-to-beat-stress.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/17-ways-to-beat-stress-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"637\" class=\" wp-image-2480 aligncenter\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Foods that Help Reduce Stress<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/foods-that-help-reduce-stress-.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/foods-that-help-reduce-stress--300x86.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"848\" height=\"243\" class=\" wp-image-2483 aligncenter\" \/><\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Chamomile:<\/strong><\/span> Chamomile has an anti-oxidant called Apergenin, which binds to certain receptors in your brain that may decrease anxiety and help initiate sleep.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Dark Leafy Greens:<\/strong><\/span> Dark leafy greens are rich in B-vitamins which help maintain energy, regulate mood, and improve brain activity.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Dark Chocolate:<\/strong><\/span> Dark chocolate has an anti-oxidant called Polphenols which help protect the body's tissues against oxidative stress and inflammation. It also has a high level of Magnesium which helps regulate the stress hormone.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Green Tea:<\/strong><\/span> Green tea has an amino acid called Theanine, which helps promote relaxation. It also does not contain as much caffeine as regular tea.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Chia Seeds:<\/strong><\/span> Chia Seeds are packed with Magnesium, a critical mineral for regulating the stress hormone. They also have Omega 3 Fatty Acids which provide anti-inflammatory benefits to the brain, also helping to reduce stress.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Avocados:<\/strong><\/span> Avocados are rich in B-vitamins that support healthy nerve and brain cells.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Nuts:<\/strong><\/span> Nuts, like almonds, cashews, and walnuts contain Zinc, a mineral that helps the brain and body respond to stress. They also contain Magnesium, which helps regular the stress hormone.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">On Campus Resources<\/span><\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>R&amp;R Room<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Wellness Coaching<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Counseling Services<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Medical Services<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/contact.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/files\/2020\/03\/contact-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"850\" class=\" wp-image-2481 aligncenter\" \/><\/a>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-1863","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1863","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1109"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1863"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1863\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":108692,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1863\/revisions\/108692"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}