Do you fall ill when on holiday? It could be stress

Why is it that sometimes when you finally get away for a well-deserved break, you suddenly find yourself ill with a cold, cough or similar symptoms? It could be stress! Stress is one of the main reasons why people fall ill as soon as they go on holiday.

It’s thought that a sudden reduction in stress hormones when we finally get a chance to relax can weaken our immune systems, leaving us more prone to infection. Couple this with a change in eating habits, activity levels and confined space on trains and planes and you’ve got a recipe for the sniffles.

In this blog, we’re talk about stress; what it is and why it’s important to understand the role it plays. We also share some First Aid for Stress advice to help you tackle stress and support your immune system.

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