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Stress-related illnesses are becoming increasingly common. What do you think are the causes for this? What solutions can you suggest?

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People are increasingly suffering from sickness
as a result
 of
stress
.
This
essay
 will discuss the main causes of
stress
-related
sickness including
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sickness, including
 longer working hours and increased job pressures.
This
essay
 will
also
 suggest solutions to these
problems including
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problems, including
 improving one’s
work
-life balance and
diet
. People are working longer hours than ever before.
In addition
, they have more job pressures. People place themselves in these unfavourable conditions because the
work force
the force of workers available
workforce
 is a competitive domain.
For example
, some people aspire to climb the corporate ladder to gain high status and a high paying job.
This
 often results in mental and physical suffering because they have to
work
 overtime and take on additional roles which can be stressful. Maintaining a good
work
-life and improving one’s
diet
 are both critical to mitigating
stress
 related illnesses. People need to realize that if they live only for
work
 they will suffer either suffer mentally or physically and a poor
diet
 will
further
 exacerbate these issues.
For example
, many employees burn out from working too much and neglecting family, friends, exercise and hobbies as well as the food they eat.
Therefore in
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Therefore, in
 order to reduce
work
 one must include a better ratio of
work
, rest, recreation and dietary sustenance. In conclusion, in today’s fast paced world more and more people are becoming ill
as a result
 of
stress
.
This
essay
 discussed how
stress
 is often caused by long working hours and improper
diet
.
This
essay
also
 suggested that the solution to
problem
Suggestion
the problem
 is twofold: to manage a better
work
 life balance and to eat a healthier food.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • stress-related illnesses
  • hypertension
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • modern lifestyle
  • work pressure
  • technological advancements
  • social pressures
  • material wealth
  • work-life balance
  • mindfulness
  • meditation
  • stress management
  • flexible working hours
  • telecommuting
  • mandatory vacation
  • educational programs
  • mental health
  • supportive work environment
  • counseling services
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