Why stress can feel different for women – and what can help | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Stress can feel constant, and for many women, it doesn’t impact just one part of life. It can show up at work, at home and in the pressure to manage it all.

Research shows women are more likely to report ongoing stress and may feel its effects across many areas of daily life. Biological factors, including hormonal changes, can also influence how the body responds to stress. Common symptoms include fatigue, anxiety, headaches and trouble sleeping.

The good news: There are ways to manage stress and feel better.

The Center for Integrative Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center offers evidence-based programs designed to support your whole health. Options include mindfulness training, purposeful aging programs yoga and acupuncture.

Developed at Ohio State, the eight-week Mindfulness in Motion course teaches mindfulness techniques and gentle yoga and is proven to reduce stress and build resilience. https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/integrative-health/services/mindfulness-in-motion.

Explore additional programs at https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/integrative-health.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, now is a good time to take a step toward feeling more like yourself again.