The Impact of Your Brain and Body Systems
Think of the brain as your body’s computer, controlling all your key functions. A healthy brain can control how we talk, listen, move, and taste. But it also controls functions you can’t control — like digestion and breathing.
When you become overwhelmed, your body reacts — your heart rate increases; you have trouble breathing; you may get tired and have difficulty falling asleep. This stress response takes a toll on your physical health and can interrupt your daily duties.
AFMC has created resources about topics that will help you master your physical health so that you can stay physically healthy, even when stress arises.
Resilience Strategies
To quickly find stress relief, try “Sigh Away,” a how-to tip sheet for using an evidence-based controlled breathing exercise.
Sigh Away for Learners
