How Stress Affects Your Thyroid

We deal with stress every day of our lives. Whether we’re in rush hour traffic or facing an important work deadline, our stress levels are sometimes out of control. Can that be bad news for our thyroid—a delicate gland that can sense when our bodies are out of whack?

While there’s no proof that stress causes most thyroid problems, it may play a factor. This slideshow explains the stress-thyroid connection and shows you 3 ways to manage stress.