Your body responds to stress as if you are in danger. It produces hormones that increase your heart rate, make you breathe faster and give you a burst of energy. It is the body’s way of protecting you. Stress helps you stay focused and alert and can save your life in an emergency.

However, too much stress can be harmful to your health. Long-term bouts with stress can lead to serious health problems and chronic stress can affect nearly every system in your body.

Whether your stress is caused by work, money, health issues, the latest text alert or all of the above, the good news is that there are many different healthy options for alleviating your stress and bringing a sense of balance back to your busy life!

Want to learn more or need help? Below you can:

• Download or order a copy of our Understanding Stress brochure
• Read articles from our experts
• Find treatment for stress