No Prescription Needed: Dealing with Daily Stress
The average person experiences stress daily. Whether it's coming from demands at work or managing family obligations, the effects of daily stress can take a toll on both our mental and physical health. Studies show that when left unchecked, this kind of chronic stress can lead to serious health problems such as hypertension, fatigue, headaches, and depression. So how do we deal with daily stress? We have to learn how to effectively manage our time and prioritize tasks so that we don't become overwhelmed by too many demands all at once. Other techniques for dealing with stress include exercise, meditation and deep breathing exercises which help us relax our bodies and minds. It’s also important to make time for relaxation activities such as reading or listening to music - these activities can help us refocus our energy in positive ways. In this article we will mostly focus on relieving stress through exercise. An activity as simple as going for a run, going on a bicycle...