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an infographic depicting the potential effects of anger on the brain and body

This Is Your Body & Brain On Anger

Anger is one of the strongest emotions we’re capable of feeling, so it’s only natural that it affects our physical and mental states in a major way. But you may be surprised to find out just how much it can change your brain.

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Avoid Stress And Reduce Your Blood Pressure Infographic

Avoid Stress And Reduce Your Blood Pressure

When you are stressed, your body’s ‘fight or flight’ response is triggered. This is a short-term reaction, which you’ll probably have noticed in the past. Your heart rate increases, you may feel your muscles tense up, and you will feel a surge in adrenaline. Due to your increase in heart rate, as well as the tenseness in the muscles, your systolic and diastolic pressures will certainly rise.

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