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Healthy Living - Stress

The relationship between stress and depression; the benefits of stress reduction; stress reduction techniques.

Breathing Exercise for Relaxation

Performing a breathing exercise is a quick way to calm yourself when you are feeling anxious or stressed.

Depression Can Be a Real Pain

Learn how holding in stress can be bad for your health and what you can do about it.

FAQ: Cortisol and Depression

Q: What is the effect of the stress hormone cortisol on serotonin levels? Are cortisol and depression related?

High-Stress Job Doubles Risk of Depression

A survey of workers in their early thirties found that those in high-stress jobs were twice as likely to suffer from depression and anxiety as those who held low-stress positions.

Holiday Stress Survival Kit

Don't let the holidays blues get you down. Use these strategies to help you relax and enjoy yourself this holiday season.

How to Cope With Stress

Coping strategies for stress can be powerful weapons in your fight against depression. These steps can help.

Stop Procrastinating--Now!

Procrastination can put us in a cycle of depression and anxiety. Learn how to break the chain for good!

Stress and Your Health

Scientists agree that stress causes actual chemical changes in the brain, and these changes can influence the state of your health.

Stress Management Guide at About.com

Everything you need to now about Stress Management in one convenient location.

Tips for Coping with the Stress of Terrorism

Is the constant threat of another terrorist attack causing you to feel anxious and depressed? These are some helpful tips for coping.
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