There is a clear connection between workplace stress and physical and emotional problems. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, early warning signs of job stress include:

* Headache
* Sleep disturbance
* Upset stomach
* Difficulty concentrating
* Irritability
* Low morale
* Poor relations with family and friends

While these early signs are relatively easy to recognize, it may be harder to see how job stress affects chronic health problems, since chronic conditions develop over time and may be influenced by factors other than stress.

Still, evidence suggests that workplace stress plays an important role in several types of ongoing health problems.

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