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    How Stess Affects Your Body

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    Pain In Your Jaw
    When they are feeling tense or anxious, people tend to clench their jaw muscles, and that can happen while you’re awake or asleep. You also may be grinding your ... more 
    Photo by: ThinkStock
    Pain In Your Jaw
    When they are feeling tense or anxious, people tend to clench their jaw muscles, and that can happen while you’re awake or asleep. You also may be grinding your teeth, which can lead to a similar feeling of pain. A mouth guard can be useful for this. In general, it helps a lot to be mindful of what you’re experiencing so that you can get to the root of why you’re feeling tense. In the meantime, practice jaw relaxation exercises to ease the pain. less 
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    Mon, Jan 16, 2012 1:06 PM EST

    Life is often full of frustrating hassles, deadlines and demands. As a result, many people experience stress on a daily basis. While stress can be a motivating force that helps you perform under pressure, too much of it isn't good for your health. Stress has even been shown to play a role in chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and stroke, as well as digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. Additionally, women are especially prone to stress during menopause, which causes hormone levels to fluctuate. If you find that you are often feeling a little too overwhelmed, your stress level may be unreasonably high. Educating yourself about the signs and symptoms of stress is the first step towards reducing the negative effects it has on your mind and body. Here are five signs that you're too stressed out:

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