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HEALTH: Battered economy takes toll on our health
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September 30, 2008
Battered economy takes toll on our health


(NECN: Ally Donnelly, Newton, Mass.) - If you are feeling stressed out about the economy, you are hardly alone. Doctors say worries about finance can be detrimental to your health.

We are all feeling it in some way or another, whether it be maxed out credit cards or the risk of foreclosure -- but doctors say it is not just a financial crisis -- it is driving more of us to the emergency room.

Many people are feeling more anxious about things than normal, having difficulty sleeping and this may trigger eating disorders or domestic violence issues.

Doctors say it is not just the mind -- high blood pressure, cardiac issues and stomach issues are also some of the risks when feeling extremely overwhelmed.

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