Stress is a condition that activates a feeling of tension, pressure or strain in a person’s mind. When you sense or face any kind of threat, provocation, danger or challenge, some chemicals and hormones (as adrenaline and cortisol) flow in your body. The flow of hormones creates a feeling of stress in the body and it provokes you to choose from a fight-or-flight response.

Normally after a stressful situation, your body and mind get relaxed but if the feeling stays for a longer time then it could affect your health. It makes the heart beat faster and increases the blood flow in all the organs

Everyone experiences small amounts of stress in their life and it is useful in many aspects of life like sports and helps in adapting to adverse conditions. An excessive amount of stress could be harmful to them and could even lead to depression and other mental problems.