Test Your Stress Smarts!


When we're stressed out, we tend to deal with it in unhealthy ways like comfort eating, poor diet choices, smoking and inactivity. Those of us who are stressed are more likely to report hypertension, anxiety or depression and obesity. Women especially report they feel the effects of stress on their physical health. Given the number of health complications related to stress, it is fair to say stress certainly is a health problem in America.

For tips on how to reduce stress in your life, check out our Survival Kit for Stress Management.

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  1. Some immediate symptoms of stress are
    • Sweating
    • Rapid heartbeat
    • Change in appetite
    • Acne
    • All of the above

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