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What are the physical effects of stress?
Some of your physical ailments could be linked to plain old-fashioned stress. Headaches? Backaches? Diarrhea? The flu? Stress does more damage than you think.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Practicing good stress management helps to reduce the harmful physical and mental effects that stress and anxiety can have on the body. Learn about effective methods for stress management.
Transformation Diaries
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Nurturing Yourself: Caring for Others Begins With YouCombating stress and achieving a better balance isn't easy, but studies show that it will be better for you -- and your children. Learn how caring for others begins with caring for yourself. See more »
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Occupational Psychologist Cary Cooper: Lack of Control Impacts Stress Levels
When looking at the high level of stress among Americans today, Occupational Psychologist Cary Cooper suggests it may be the lack of control that impacts stress levels most. Learn how a lack of control can impact stress levels. See more »
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Perinatal Psychobiologist Vivette Glover: Our Earliest Experiences Influence Our Ability to Manage Stress
Research shows that stress during pregnancy can affect the unborn child's response to stress later in life. Learn how our earliest experiences influence our ability to manage stress. See more »
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Psychiatrist Charles Nemeroff, M.D.: Human Contact and Affection Are Powerful Stress Reducers
Human contact and affection can be powerful stress reducers. Learn how intimacy and affection can counter the harmful effects of stress. See more »
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Relax at the Office? It's Easier Than You Think
Relaxing at the office is easier than you think. Learn the five golden rules to reduce stress in the workplace to help you get through the week, healthier and happier. See more »
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Relaxing Rituals for Busy People
The stress of the day can take its toll on your health and happiness, but with these tips, you can find some relaxation in your busy schedule. Learn about relaxing rituals for busy people to relieve stress. See more »
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Taming Stress
Taming stress can help you manage stressful situations and reduce the negative health effects of stress. Learn about identifying and taming stress to increase productivity and benefit your health. See more »
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Ten Sure-fire Methods for Reducing Stress
Stress can help keep our bodies strong and minds alert, but chronic stress can have devastating effects. Learn ten sure-fire methods for reducing stress to benefit your health. See more »
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The Best Way to Breathe
Knowing the best way to breathe could be the key to relieving your stress. Learn about how breathing assists in relaxation and could benefit your health by reducing the harmful effects of stress. See more »
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The Same Responses That Once Helped Our Ancestors Can Hurt Us Today
At its most basic level, stress is a survival mechanism, an evolutionary adaptation to a world filled with life-threatening dangers. But while the body's responses to stress helped our ancestors survive, they may be doing us more harm than good. See more »
