Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Which of the following statements about stress is TRUE? Eliminating stress is important for good health. An annual beach vacation is the perfect antidote to stress. If you ignore stress, it goes away. Occasional stress is normal, but unrelenting stress can harm our health. Our bodies can cope with occasional stress — it’s part of life. But chronic stress can wreak havoc on health, including brain health. As relaxing as vacations can be, exercise, meditation and socializing are also important for consistently keeping stress in check.
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