It seems that almost everyone in our modern world is under stress, especially in this economy. Stressors can be acute (the death of a family member, divorce, major illness, job loss) or chronic (daily life). Even positive life events like marriage or having a child can be stressors. The life events tend to be less injurious to your health in the long run than the chronic stress from everyday life - too much to do and too little time, an unhappy work situation or a difficult home life.

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