What people should know about stress, according to a doctor [Video]

There is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life, but too much can have detrimental impacts on people’s physical and mental health.I wanted to delve more into depth about the health impacts of stress during National Stress Awareness Month. What does stress do to the body? When does it become a problem, and what are some ways to cope with it? And what can people do with stressors such as a hard job or caregiving responsibilities that can’t just go away?To help us answer these questions, I had a conversation with CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen. Wen is an emergency physician and adjunct associate professor at George Washington University. She previously served as Baltimore’s health commissioner.CNN: What does stress do to a person’s body?Dr. Leana Wen: When people experience a perceived threat, a variety of hormones are released that make the heart beat faster and increase …