Health ministry of republic of moldova the university of medicine and pharmacy nicolae testemiţanu

 
the general adjustment syndrome
 
(GAS)
as the effort of the body makes as reaction to the environmental 
challenges, effort mostly determined by hiperreactivity of the suprarenal 
cortex. 
Selye introduces the concept of stress during the 50’s, as a general 
biologic reaction, “
a specific syndrome corresponding to any unspecific 
changes brought to a biological system”. 
Stress comes from subjective feeling of inefficiency.
It appears as a 
discrepancy felt by the subject between external request and self-evalua-
tion. 
Nowadays the term
 stress
has two accepted meanings: 
1. Situation or stimulus which give the human organism at state of 
tension. 
2. The organism’s state of tension itself, through which it mobilizes 
all it’s resources, as a reaction to a physical or psychological aggresion. 
Generally, 
stress
represents a normal and necessary aspect of life, 
which man cannot elude. It can generate a temporary discomfort and 
also can induse long-term consequences. 
While too much stress can alter somebody’s health and well-being, 
some amount of stress is undoubtably necessary for survival. 
Stress can diminish normal body functioning and even induce 
disease, but it also helps a person in danger and also improves learning. 

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Long term stress is a risk factor not only for high blood pressure, 
but for problems like depression and anxiety as well. Effective stress 
management is a vital part of healthy living, and can help keep your 
heart in top health. Effective tips for dealing with stress are highlighted 
here, along with simple approaches for integrating them into daily life. 
1. Get organized 
Setting clear timelines and priorities will help eliminate unexpected 
complications from daily events and create a sense of empowerment and 
control.
2. Work it off 
A regular exercise program provides both physical and mental 
benefits. Physically, exercise helps release stress relieving hormones. 
Mentally, the time can serve as an important refuge in the hustle and 
bustle of daily life.