We all experience anxiety and stress in our daily lives. But no matter who we blame, or how many excuses we make, we are all responsible for our own illnesses.

Here’s 5 little-known facts that will surprise and intrigue you. (Yet, they are so obvious.)

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1. Is Your Mind Making You Sick?

Bad news for stress heads: your mind is making you sick. If you’re clinging onto the past, then you’re making yourself miserable! Stop it.

We all suffer from stress and psychological factors, such as unhappiness and emotional despair. But if left untreated, it can lead to regular colds and flu’s and potentially cancer!

It can also lead to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and dementia! Lovely!

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2. Popping Too Many Analgesics? 

Medicine addicts. You might want to read this. For every analgesic you take, you might be killing yourself, without knowing it. Yeah! You heard right!

Taking too much paracetamol in pills, or cold remedies, can lead to liver failure. But taking Ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, can lead to heart attacks or strokes.

Other side affects include ulcers, bleeding or holes in the stomach and the intestine.

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3. Is Your Phone Making You Sick?

Love your Smartphone? Me too. Did you know that your mobile can make you depressed? Yes, that’s right. It can make you go cuckoo!

Tweets, texts, emails, apps, and the Internet are causing our brains to fry up. It’s making us dumber, lonelier and anxious. Moreover, it’s disturbing our sleeping patters – since our emails and apps, buzz through the night.

Cleary, we’re getting out of control: is self-regulation the way forward? I think so.

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4. iPod Alert.

Hate to ruin your date with your iPod, but you’re probably damaging your hearing. Yes, do you fancy that? I thought not.

Listening to your iPod too much, or too loud, can overwork your sensory cells, leaving behind scars in your ears. And ultimately leads to premature deafness!

You may be unaware of this, but an iPod can produce a max of 115 decibels – which is similar to a rock concert. Ouch! Your ears! Fancy a hearing aid? Hmm.

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5. Exercise-less? 

Lovers of the desk, beware. Nearly every second you sit on that chair, may lead to depression. Yes, that right.

Living a sedentary lifestyle is dangerous. It can leave you feeling anxious. But if you exercise regularly, you will produce more endorphins in the brain, making you feel damn sexy!

If you’re not active at all – shame on you! You’re more likely to suffer with a heart attack! Ready for a workout? Yes, please!