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Stress management

Stress basics

• Stress assessment: Rate your stress level Stress assessment — Pinpoint your stress level and get tips for managing your stress.
• Stress symptoms: Effects on your body, feelings and behavior Stress symptoms — Learn how stress can affect your health so that you can take action.
• How to be happy: Tips for cultivating contentment Can you learn how to be happy? You bet. Discover greater contentment with these tips.
• Stress: Constant stress puts your health at risk Stress can wreak havoc on your body and mind — unless you learn to manage it.
• Stress management: Identify your sources of stress Stress management — Understanding your stress triggers is essential to stress relief.
• Stress management: Re-examine your stress reactions Stress management — Identify unhealthy coping methods and adopt new ones.
• Empty nest syndrome: Tips for coping Empty nest syndrome — Understand how to deal with sadness after your last child leaves home.
• Headaches: Reduce stress to prevent the pain Headaches seem worse when you're under stress — and stress by itself can trigger headaches.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this anxiety disorder.
• Adjustment disorders Adjustment disorders — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and self-care of this disruptive stress reaction.

Stress relief

• Stress relief from laughter? Yes, no joke Laughter is powerful stress-relief medicine. Discover how to fire up your sense of humor.
• Spirituality and stress relief: Make the connection Stress relief — Discover the connection between spirituality, stress relief and a healthier, happier life.
• Need stress relief? Try the four A's Stress relief comes through applying the most effective stress responses. Here's how.
• Stress management: Prevent stress setbacks Stress management — Use these strategies to prevent stress setbacks and remain in control.
• Stress relief: When and how to say no Stress relief — Discover the why, when and how of saying no to reduce stress.
• Stress management essential: Creative problem solving Stress management — Problem solving is essential to reducing stress. Follow these simple steps.
• Tips for coping with stress at work Coping with stress is easier when you identify your stress triggers and address them.
• Simplify your life to reduce stress Simplify your life with these easy tips and reduce your day-to-day stress.
• Social support: Tap this tool to beat stress Social support networks provide many health benefits — how to build, maintain these essential relationships.
• Support groups: Make connections, get help Support groups connect people facing similar challenges. Members share experiences and advice.
• Caregiver stress: Tips for taking care of yourself Fight caregiver stress and prevent burnout by taking time to take care of yourself.
• Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping Stress and depression can ruin your holidays. Here's how to keep the joy alive.
• Being assertive: Reduce stress, communicate better Assertive behavior — Learn the importance of assertiveness and how to be more assertive.
• Positive thinking: Reduce stress by eliminating negative self-talk Positive thinking — Harness the power of optimism to help with stress management.
• Stress relievers: Top 10 picks to tame stress Stress relievers — 10 ways to manage your stress.
• Job satisfaction: How to make work more rewarding Job satisfaction — Consider real-life strategies to help restore meaning to your work.
• Job burnout: How to spot it and take action Job burnout can have dire consequences. Understand the signs and know when to take action.
• Pet therapy: Man's best friend as healer Pet therapy isn't just fun and games. A growing field, animal-assisted therapy has proven health benefits.
• Work-life balance: Tips to reclaim control Work-life balance can reduce stress and restore harmony to your life. Find out how.
• Resilience: Build skills to endure hardship Resilience — Improve coping skills so that you can better handle life's hardships.
• Denial: When it helps, when it hurts Denial — Understand denial and its impact in the face of stress, illness or addiction.
• Anger management: Your questions answered Anger management — Insight on anger and healthy ways to express frustration.
• Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness Forgiveness and letting go can lead you down the path of healing and peace.

Relaxation techniques

• Massage: Get in touch with its many benefits Massage can be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and well-being. See if it's right for you.
• Yoga: Fight stress and find serenity Yoga not only is an effective method to reduce stress but also is a good way to get fit and stay healthy.
• Tai chi: A gentle way to fight stress The gentle movements of tai chi reduce stress and offer other health benefits.
• Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress Discover the connection between exercise and stress relief — and why exercise should be part of your stress management plan.
• Relaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress Relaxation techniques — Learn ways to reduce stress and bring more calm into your life.
• Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress Meditation — Learn quick and easy ways to meditate, no matter where you are.
• Prenatal yoga: What you need to know Prenatal yoga — Understand the basics and benefits of this gentle prenatal exercise.
• Mindfulness exercises: How to get started Mindfulness exercises — Understand ways to practice mindfulness.
• Biofeedback: Using your mind to improve your health Biofeedback is a technique you can learn to control your body's responses, such as your heart rate. It can be helpful for a variety of health problems.

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