Too much stress, however, is another matter entirely. It has been estimated that 50 percent of all diseases in the United States have a stress-related origin. These ailments include hypertension, migraine headaches, ulcers, anxiety, allergies and asthma as well as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Stress related disorders are a major cause of rapidly increasing health care costs. Every day there are responsibilities, obligations and pressures that change and challenge you.
Stress comes from many different directions when a person enters the college life.
Moving Away From Home - the first time that you are living on your and separated from friends, family and a familiar surroundings can lead to a multitude of stresses. Peer Pressure - can be identified as the second leading stressor among college students. Along with peer pressure comes decisions about drinking, smoking, drugs, and sexual activity. Test Anxiety - Way to many students have very poor study habits. Poor nutritional habits depletes or bodies immune system and energy levels.