Facebook Twitter LinkedIn What percentage of middle-aged women feel overwhelmed by stress most days? 75 percent 27 percent 5 percent 100 percent Stress feels overwhelming for just over one in four women ages 45 to 64, according to a 2022 survey. Our bodies can deal with occasional stress, but when it becomes chronic, stress can lead to health problems.
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