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Winter 2015

Health

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In today’s busy world, we are experiencing record levels of stress. How do you cope with stress? Studies have shown that there are many ways we can cope with stress, but I’ll focus on exercising on regular basis and owning pets. Sometimes when people are stress out, they do some exercise to relive stress or they spend time with their pets. Everyone sometimes has a difficult time in their life, and that’s why everyone should find the best way to relax and cope with stress. Exercising on a regular basis is not only good for our body, but it is also a very effective way to improve mental health and fight stress. While exercising, our body secretes endorphins, powerful chemicals in your brain that makes you feel better. However, you don’t have to do a specific work out or intensive training, you just can go for a walk, ride a bicycle or do a few jumping jacks. Any kind of movement has a positive influence on our body and mood. Another way to cope with stress is a pet. Usually, people who have a dog walk more and spend more time outside. Touching and stoking pets lowers your blood pressure. Pets make us feel less lonely and they make us laugh which relieves our stress and calms the mind. Although there are many ways to cope with stress, I think exercise and pets are the best and common choice which help us relieve stress. Who doesn’t like animals? Everyone has their favorite animal which is also the best and loyal friend forever. Well, maybe not cats, but dogs will love you unconditionally.