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Everyone feels stressed
from time to time.

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But if left
unchecked, stress can

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lead to a number of
major health problems.

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April is National
Stress Awareness Month.

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And the best way to celebrate
it is to consciously manage

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stress in our own lives.

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Here is a list of five
simple, yet positive ways

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you can respond to stress.

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Physical activity
produces endorphins,

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chemicals in the brain that
act as natural pain killers.

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And can also
improve your ability

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to sleep, which, in
turn, reduces stress.

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When you feel
excessively nervous,

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drinking a cup of chamomile
tea will help you relax.

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At the same time, the
antidepressant effect

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of chamomile is relieving.

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Studies show that interactions
with therapy animals

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can decrease stress in humans.

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Playing with or
petting an animal

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can increase levels of the
stress-reducing hormone

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oxytocin.

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And decreases production of
the stress hormone cortisol.

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A still mind is a
stress-free mind.

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So take a deep breath,
quiet your thoughts,

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and let the stress melt away.

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On that note, 10 minutes of
daily meditation for 30 days

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will do wonders for relieving
stress in your life.

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It's true, laughter really
is the best medicine.

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Watch a funny show or
video, tell a funny joke,

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or go to a card shop
and read funny cards.

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Whatever it takes, give
yourself time for laughter each

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and every day.