Levels of stress can be measured. One way is through the use of the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale to rate stressful life events. Changes in blood pressure and galvanic skin response can also be measured to test stress levels, and changes in stress levels.

    A digital thermometer can be used to evaluate changes in skin temperature, which can indicate activation of the fight or flight response drawing blood away from the extremities.

     Mood and sleep disturbances, upset stomach and headache, and disturbed relationships with family, friends and girlfriends or boyfriends are examples of stress-related problems. The effects of job stress on chronic diseases are more difficult to see because chronic diseases take a long time to develop and can be influenced by many factors other than stress. Nonetheless, evidence is rapidly accumulating to suggest that stress plays an important role in several types of chronic health problems-especially cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, and psychological disorders.

       Stress is a prevalent and costly problem in today's workplace. About one-third of workers report high levels of stress.One-fourth of employees view their jobs as the number one stressor in their lives. 

   Stress fractures usually have a narrow list of symptoms. It could present as a generalized area of pain, tenderness, and pain with weight bearing. Usually when running.

   Stress fracture causes severe pain in the beginning of the run, moderate pain in the middle of the run, and severe pain at the end and after the run.