"Stress has been found to play a role in so many diseases of modern life--from asthma, depression, and migraine flares to heart attacks, cancer, and diabetes--that it likely accounts for more than half of the country's healthcare-related expenses."
But recently, "with an improved knowledge of biology and advanced laboratory techniques, scientists have produced a picture that identifies many more complex, and longer-lasting, effects than were previously understood."
Nevertheless, the prescription to help yourself combat stress has remained unchanged- "eat regular, balanced meals; aim for the recommended daily seven to nine hours of sleep for adults; and, especially, exercise 30 minutes each day. "
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