How to manage and reduce stress

Research has shown that stress can sometimes be positive. It can make you more alert and help you perform better in certain situations. 2 However, stress has only been found to be beneficial if it is short-lived. What happens to my body when I experience stress? Hormones called adrenaline and noradrenaline raise your blood pressure, increase your heart rate and increase the rate at which you perspire. This prepares your