Money influences countless factors in our lives, from the kind of peanut butter we buy at the grocery store to the neighborhood we live in to the friends we make. But did you know that money (and
especially debt) can actually affect your health
According to a recent an Associated Press-AOL Health poll, people who say they suffer from high stress due to debt were much more likely to suffer from health problems than those who weren't dealing with money troubles. That study confirms what researchers have known for years: Low incomes are linked to poor health, high levels of debt and increased stress
About 27 percent of those in debt had ulcers or digestive-tract problems, compared with 8 percent of those with low levels of debt stress, and 44 percent had migraines or other headaches, compared with 15 percent of people with low debt stress
Research has shown that the less money people have, the more likely they are to suffer from certain diseases, including Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. In low-income households, the rates of obesity, hypertension, and high blood pressure are often higher than average. A variety of factors are to blame, but the fact remains: Money makes it easier to stay healthy
Here's a look at how your wallet is linked to your physical and emotional health, and how you can feel better – even if you don't hit the lottery or suddenly strike it rich
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