Short bursts of stress are part of being human. They are not automatically harmful. But when stress becomes constant, repeated, or prolonged, the body can begin to behave very differently — and often in ways people do not immediately connect back to stress.

Understanding that difference can help explain why stress can leave you feeling wired, tired, bloated, tense, emotional, flat, foggy, or completely drained — even when you’re “just getting on with things.”

In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety are increasingly common challenges. But there’s one powerful, natural solution that often gets overlooked: regular exercise.