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Do You Know the Facts About Dealing With Stress?

By Chris Woolston
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

Stress happens, no matter how much we might try to avoid it. Whether we're stuck in a dead-end job or merely stuck in traffic, we all face aggravation from time to time. Any major change in our lives -- from the loss of a loved one to the arrival of a new baby -- can also cause stress. Whenever we're stressed, our bodies and minds go on alert, a remnant of the bygone days of our distant ancestors, when our problems tended to take the form of saber-toothed tigers and woolly mammoths. Modern annoyances aren't especially dangerous, but stress can be. How much do you know about stress and your health? Take this short quiz to find out.

1. A little stress can actually be good for you.

True
False

2. Which of these forms of stress can weaken the immune system?

a. Marital conflict
b. Grueling physical labor
c. Job dissatisfaction
d. All of the above

3. Studies have found that long-lasting emotional stress makes people vulnerable to all of the following conditions EXCEPT what?

a. Cold and flu
b. Heart disease
c. Rheumatoid arthritis
d. Hypertension

4. Emotional stress is the primary cause of stomach ulcers.

True
False

5. Which of the following physical symptoms can be a sign that you're overstressed?

a. Lingering back pain
b. Insomnia
c. Upset stomach
d. All of the above

6. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, avoiding anxiety-provoking situations is the best way to manage stress.

True
False

7. Which of these is a good way to manage everyday stress?

a. Practice stretching and deep-breathing exercises
b. "Vent" anger whenever needed
c. Rest your body as much as possible
d. Learn to be passive and take life as it comes

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