Anxiety is often seen as a strictly mental health problem. Less attention is paid to the effects that anxiety can have on the whole body. Gastrointestinal problems are common, and heart disease, respiratory disorders, and thyroid problems are also linked to anxiety, as a cause or an effect.
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C(eleb)BD: Bubba Watson
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C(eleb)BD: NFL Linebacker Dave Ahrens
Linebacker Dave Ahrens played nearly 10 years in the NFL. Originally from Iowa, he played for 5 teams throughout his NFL career, including the St. Louis Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals), Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Seattle Seahawks. His larger impact on the NFL, however, has been off the field, advocating for injured players and sharing his experience with chronic pain.
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C(eleb)BD: Rob Gronkowski
At age 29, NFL star Rob Gronkowski announced he was retiring from professional football. He had gone to the Super Bowl with the Patriots and won three times, and in 2014, he had been named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year. He held NFL records for most touchdowns in a season by a tight end and most career touchdowns in the postseason by a tight end. Why was he walking away from all this success?
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