Which health issue is caused by stress?

• A. Acne
• B. Diabetes
• C. Neckaches
• D. Hair loss

Answer: (C)

Stress triggers the body’s fight-or-flight response, which tightens muscles to prepare for action. The neck and shoulder muscles are especially prone to tightening, so stress frequently causes neck aches, stiffness, and sometimes headaches. This direct link between stress and muscle tension makes neck aches a common stress-related symptom. Although stress can influence acne and hair loss and can affect blood sugar control, they aren’t caused by stress in the same immediate way, and diabetes is mainly about insulin regulation rather than a direct stress-induced symptom.