India, July 14 -- You may be meeting deadlines, making decisions and keeping up with your daily responsibilities, but that doesn't necessarily mean your body is coping well with stress. According to neurosurgeon Dr Jay Jagannathan, chronic stress often hides in plain sight, silently affecting the brain and body long before obvious signs appear. In a July 13 Instagram post, he explained why prolonged stress shouldn't be ignored. (Also read: Think reusable cloth sanitary pads are antibacterial? Gynaecologist Dr Ankita Shahasane has a warning for you )

"Chronic stress can look completely 'normal' for a long time. You continue working, making decisions, communicating and handling your usual responsibilities. But your nervous system returns t...