WorksheetsImpact of Stress on Health
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the main link between stress and autoimmune diseases?
Stress strengthens the immune system
Stress calms inflammation
Stress disrupts immune function and worsens symptoms
Stress cures chronic illnesses
How does stress affect Crohn's disease?
It can trigger flares and increase inflammation
It decreases gut sensitivity
It helps reduce joint pain
It has no effect
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Crohn's disease?
Joint pain
Sudden hair growth
Fever during flares
Bloating and gas
What role does chronic stress play in type II diabetes?
Lowers blood sugar
Improves insulin sensitivity
Eliminates the disease
Increases insulin resistance and poor habits
What lifestyle habits influenced by stress can worsen diabetes?
Increased water intake
Regular exercise
Forgetting medication and poor diet
Better sleep habits
Why is stress especially harmful for people with lupus?
It increases immune system attacks on healthy tissues
It prevents flare-ups
It boosts organ healing
It balances the immune system
What bodily system does chronic stress disrupt that contributes to heart disease?
Digestive system
Autonomic nervous system
Skeletal system
Immune system only
What is alopecia, and how is it related to stress?
A type of autoimmune diabetes
Skin rash caused by anxiety
Loss of appetite from trauma
Hair loss often triggered by severe stress
Which of these is NOT a recommended way to cope with chronic stress?
Time management
Exercise
Isolation
Mindfulness
What percentage of individuals with PTSD, had an increased risk of developing autoimmune diseases in the study?
10%
46%
129%
200%
