How to Manage Stress

Everyone feels stressed out at some point, but some people have that feeling all the time. Chronic stress can increase your risk of many diseases, including heart attack, depression, and stroke. It also hinders your brain's ability to learn and remember information. Thus, managing stress is pivotal to your physical and mental health.

When you're feeling stressed, consider the following strategies to cope:
- Take deep breaths
- Count to 10 slowly
- Exercise daily
- Get enough sleep
- Talk to someone
- Limit caffeine and alcohol
- Laugh