STHS TV: Stress and its impact on physical health

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tom Castañeda from South Texas Health System discusses the impact of stress on health.

Castañeda notes that 25% of Americans experience daily stress, which can lead to physical health issues like heart disease and high blood pressure.

STHS TV will address stress management in a special airing on Sunday, May 25, featuring an STHS clinic's physician who will discuss diagnosing and treating stress, as well as preventative advice.

The program will also include a personal story of a man who suffered a heart attack after years of stress, and will provide tips on diet, exercise, mindfulness, and cooking to reduce stress.

Tune in May 25 at 9 a.m. on NBC 23.