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How does stress affect health?

Zoe Ball's mention of anxiety and panic attacks highlights the significant impact of stress on mental well-being. Traumatic or high-stress events, like a road altercation, can trigger or worsen existing conditions. Hormonal changes and grief, as she noted, can also make individuals more vulnerable to these reactions.

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