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11. You’re stressing too much
Ever wondered what stress does to your body? Along with sweat, digestive issues, sadness, insomnia, headaches, acne breakouts, type 2 diabetes, and many more, stress can also make you sick. Studies have shown that those who are under too much stress are actually more prone to catch a cold than those who aren’t.
According to Erika Martinez-Uribe, MD, Piedmont Physicians Internal Medicine in Newnan, GA, psychosocial stressors can maximize someone’s susceptibility to illnesses. This is particularly true when it comes to heart disease and infections like the common cold.