Stress and Caregiving

  
 

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Over 15 million Americans act as caregivers for family members and friends with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related disorders, adding up to over 17.5 billion hours of unpaid care

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Stress can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, can impair learning and memory retention, accelerate the aging process, and can worsen existing conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and mental disorders.

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Regular physical activity can mitigate the effects of long-term stress on cell aging, by decreasing stress, lowering blood pressure, and increasing psychological well-being.