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The Martha Stewart program recently featured Dr. Michael C. Miller, editor in chief of the Harvard Mental Health Letter. If you didn't get to see Martha's interview with Dr. Miller on reducing stress, you can still watch the clip...
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In a world bursting with situations that can cause stress -- such as traffic jams, layoffs, illness, and money woes -- it's not surprising that many people are feeling stressed out. This online resource center will help you to understand the ways in which daily stress affects your body and how you can reduce these damaging effects. You'll find links to a variety of tools and publications on this page. We hope you find them helpful!
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How stress affects your bodyAn interactive illustration that shows how stress triggers a cascade of physical changes that prepare you to fight a perceived threat—or flee. | Portable guide to stress relief [PDF 152 KB]Whether you have only one minute or half an hour, you’ll find a helpful stress-busting suggestion in this guide. | How to measure your blood pressure at home [VIDEO]Stress causes blood pressure to rise. This video shows how to monitor your blood pressure at home so that you can make sure it’s not rising too high. |
 | Q & A -- The impact of stressFive common questions about how stress affects your health. The answers help reveal why stress often feels so bad. |
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