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Abstract—In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an unavoidable part of life, significantly affecting our mental and physical health. This research explores how psychological stress impacts overall health in adults between 30 and 60 years old, drawing on the science of psychoneuroimmunology—the study of how our minds influence our immune systems. We surveyed 88 participants using two well-established questionnaires: the Perceived Stress Scale and the General Health Questionnaire. Our findings revealed a strong connection between high stress levels and declining health. People experiencing more stress reported significantly more physical complaints, sleep problems, anxiety, social difficulties, and depressive symptoms. These results support the scientific understanding that chronic stress doesn't just affect our mood—it actually changes how our bodies function, weakening our immune defenses through biological pathways involving stress hormones and inflammation. This study adds important evidence from the Indian context and highlights the urgent need for better stress management programs to protect both mental and physical wellbeing.
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Index Terms—Perceived stress, general health, psychoneuroimmunology, immune function, distress, adults, GHQ-28, PSS-10, stress management, health psychology.
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"The impact of distress on the immune system of adults aged 30-60 years", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no.a405-a413, October-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2510036.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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