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Friday, November 16, 2012

Heart Disease & Stress

Over a lifetime we all have stress!

1 - Your first day of school
2 - Your kids first day of school
3 - Your first varsity football game
4 - Your kids first varsity football game
5 - Your drivers test
6 - Your KIDS drivers test
7 - Your first day at college
8 - Your kids first day at college
9 - Your wedding
10 - Your kids wedding

Do you notice a trend - my wife & I love our boys, but it does add stress!  And you job, church, politics, neighbors, friends, family, etc!

Found this great article on Stress & Heart Disease!

What do you think?
Here are some highlights -
1 - How does stress increase the risk of heart disease?
   •  persistently elevated levels of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.
   •  may make you over eat or eat the wrong things
2 - Does stress effect everyone the same?
   •  No!  That's why we have a Joe Montana in football!
   •  Our son Jared handles stress well in Iraq!  Thank God!
3 - What causes stress?  Here is their list!

  • Illness, either personal or of a family member or friend.
  • Death of a friend or loved one.
  • Problems in a personal relationship.
  • Work overload.
  • Starting a new job.
  • Unemployment.
  • Retirement.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Crowds.
  • Relocation.
  • Daily hassles.
  • Legal problems.
  • Financial concerns.
  • Perfectionism.

Wow!  Check out the article & learn more!!!  Medicine.net - Stress & Heart Disease

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