New data about stressed Victorians cause for concern

New research has found Victorians to be the most stressed people in Australia.

More than half of us struggle with stress, according to the data released for Stress Awareness Month.

Ruth Limkin, CEO of The Banyans Healthcare Group, said the impact of stress and lack of sleep was a significant health risk.

“It reduces your performance at work, or school, it makes interpersonal relationships more difficult and also makes you crave unhealthy food which makes everything worse again and you’re less inclined to exercise,” she said.

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