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Man Holding Head How Does Stress Affect You
Stress affects each of us in different ways. You may have physical signs (such as tense or sore muscles), emotional signs (such as feeling helpless or depressed) or both.
Woman Meditating Fight Stress with Healthy Habits
Healthy habits can protect you from the harmful effects of stress. Here are 10 positive healthy habits you may want to develop.
 
Woman Writing in Book Take Action to Control Stress
With some guidance from the American Heart Association, you can develop your own action plan to immediately start reducing your stress levels.
Child on Dad's Shoulders Four Ways to Deal with Stress
Taking steps to manage stress has a double benefit. The actions you take will help you feel less stressed right away and more in control of your life, giving you a greater sense of well-being.

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