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Feel Less Stressed


Stress isn't always a bad thing. As a natural human response, stress works by helping us be more productive. Stress also acts to warn us of oncoming dangers. But when this "flight or fight" response goes unchecked -- as it often does -- our physical and emotional health suffer.

Research continues to confirm the link between chronic stress and disease, including cardiovascular disease and obesity. Chronic stress has also been found to suppress the immune system and contribute to anxiety and depression. Get started on reducing your stress with these simple steps.

Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., is trained as a medical scientist and a licensed clinical psychologist. She received her doctorate in medical sciences from the Harvard Medical School. She is the cofounder and former director of the mind/body clinical programs at the Beth Israel/Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She is the author of 11 books, including The New York Times best-seller Minding the Body, Mending the Mind and Inner Peace for Busy Women: Balancing Work, Family and Your Inner Life.


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