25 Surprising Ways Stress Affects Your Health

The good news is that there is much you can do to reduce the impact of stress in your life.
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Sex appeal

One study found that women were less attracted to men with high levels of the stress hormone cortisol compared to men with lower levels.

Researchers believe this may be because low levels of stress hormones suggest strength and health, which are desirable traits to be passed on to offspring.

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