Working too hard could be causing you to under-perform in the bedroom according to a new study.
Low sex drive or erectile dysfunction could be a sign you’re too stressed, this latest research shows.
Stress has become a part of our everyday lives but it’s important to remember to take some time to unwind at the end of a busy day.
The research – which appeared in the journal Neuron – show what stress is actually doing to your body.
Breathing: Stress can quicken breathing, trigger asthma and panic attacks in susceptible people
Sexuality: Stress is a common cause of erectile dysfunction and low libido
Self-control: Stress can impact on part of the body linked to self control which can lead to poor dietary choices.
Liver: Stress causes the liver to produce extra glucose which can increase type 2 diabetes
Muscles: Under stress a persons muscles tense up. A constant state of tension can lead to shoulder and back pain as well as headaches
Stomach: Too much stress can lead to nausea which can lead to ulcers or severe pain.
Heart: There is a risk of heart problems such as high blood pressure and cholesterol increase
