7 diseases caused by psychological stress

Dr. Christoph Howrand said that persistent psychological stress raises the risk of many diseases, which makes the World Health Organization consider it one of the greatest risks in the twenty-first century.

The specialist in internal diseases and German heart diseases that the persistent psychological tension paves the way for the injury thus:

1- Muscle tension.

2- Heart attacks.

3- Strokes.

4- Fluid retention in the body.

5- Obesity.

6- Weakening the immune system.

7- Infection with lip herpes and skin impurities.

To avoid these risks, Howrand stressed the need to combat persistent psychological stress by practicing relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, autogenic training and progressive muscle relaxation.

Among the effective weapons are also perseverance in sports and hobbies such as drawing, playing music, meeting friends, going to the cinema, theater and concerts.