Stress and Daily Life At home or on the job, many people pride themselves on their ability to do several things at once. Is this really the best way to get things done? MORE FEATURES • How stress affects your immune system • Keep your cool when talking to kids • Do you know how to handle job stress?

•	Marital Distress May Affect Breast Cancer Recovery   HealthDay
•	Stress Triggers Heart-Damaging Behavior   HealthDay
•	PTSD Risk Rooted in Stress <i>and</i> Genetics   HealthDay
•	Memory Formation Different in Those With Stress-Related Psychiatric Disorders   HealthDay
•	Heavy Traffic Can Be Heartbreaking   HealthDay

What stresses you out? Whether it’s unpaid bills, a demanding boss, or a new job, stress can affect virtually every cell in your body. Pretty amazing, right? Learn more about the biological and emotional effects of chronic stress. • An overview of stress • How stress affects your sleep • His and hers stress • Stress and your digestion • How stress affects your memory • What research on rats teaches us about stress The right amount of stress can give you the energy to meet a deadline or make a speech, but too much can overwhelm you and affect your health and relationships. We offer ways to relax while coping with life’s challenges. • Stress 101, an online class • How to manage stress • Stress and anger • Exercise to reduce stress • Social support can keep you healthy • Your pet may be powerful medicine • Stressed out parents: How to stay sane Every day we run into stressful situations, like driving during rush hour, hearing bad news, or dealing with difficult coworkers. Learn more about handling job stress, marital spats, and other daily challenges without losing your cool. • Stress and weight gain • Marriage and stress • How to handle road rage • Sleep deprivation and stress • Don't let job stress make you sick • Audio report: Are we multitasking too much? Stress is a normal reaction to threats or challenges, but chronic stress can play havoc with your immune system and raise your risk of illnesses such as heart disease and depression. Grief and chronic pain may also undermine your health. We bring you the latest in cutting-edge research. • Stress and the immune system • Stress and chronic illness • Pain and stress • Grief and stress • PTSD and stress • Depression and stress • How community violence harms kids

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