http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress/SR00045 Stressed out? Information overload? Check out our blog. en-us RSSVille ColdFusion FeedMaker, version 1.0 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:45:01 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/think-before-you-speak/MY02455/rss=0 This timeless advice can help you preserve relationships, which in turn help sustain you. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/think-before-you-speak/MY02455/rss=0 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coping-with-life-events/MY02448/rss=0 You can't control the hand that you're dealt, but you can decide how to play the cards. Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coping-with-life-events/MY02448/rss=0 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/optimism/MY02422/rss=0 Being an optimist means being on the lookout for solutions and silver linings when challenges arise. 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