Stress Reduction

• Exercise
• Eating Healthy
• Time Management
• Setting realist goals
• Getting a good night's rest
• Social Support
• Hobbies and leisure time

Stress is known to play a key role in many chronic illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. But there has been relatively little research on how people manage their response to stress by engaging in behaviors that worsen their health, such as smoking, excessive use of alcohol, and over eating. At the Yale Stress Center, we invite you to learn more about the effects of stress on your health, and ways to handle stress in your life.