Stress happens, no matter how much we might try to avoid it. Whether we're stuck in a dead-end job or merely stuck in traffic, we all face aggravation from time to time. Any major change in our lives -- from the loss of a loved one to the arrival of a new baby -- can also cause stress.
Whenever we're stressed, our bodies and minds go on alert, a remnant of the bygone days of our distant ancestors, when our problems tended to take the form of saber-toothed tigers and woolly mammoths. Modern annoyances aren't especially dangerous, but stress can be. How much do you know about stress and your health? Take this short quiz to find out.
First published Sep 20, 2004
Last updated Oct 30, 2008
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