Stress is probably the most common cause of premature aging. Stress increases harmful free radicals in the body, which can seriously threaten your health. How you handle or respond to problems can affect your health more than the problems themselves.
Take time away from those things that trouble you every day. Breathing exercises, meditatation, listening to soothing music, or just some “quiet time” can help to reduce stress.
For many people, pets relieve stress. Research has shown that heart attack victims who have pets live longer. Even watching fish in an aquarium may lower blood pressure - at least temporarily. [© 2004 W.I.N., Inc. www.worldimage.com]
