Why Stress Feels Worse Than Ever—and What it Does to the Body Life today is faster, fuller, and more demanding than it used to be—and for many people, stress has shifted from an occasional occurrence to a near-constant background hum. In fact, nearly 75% of adults report experiencing physical or mental symptoms related to stress, according to the American Psychological Association (APA). And while we often think of stress as strictly a mental state, it is actually a powerful biological process—one that can influence sleep, energy, mood, and even long-term health. “Stress isn’t just something we feel emotionally—it [...]