Quiz: Do You Know How to Handle Stress?

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Do You Know How to Tame the Stress Monster?

Deepi Brar
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

The adrenaline rush that comes with stress can be useful -- it helps us cross busy streets safely and get our reports done on time, for example. But when stress becomes chronic it can take a heavy toll on your health, lowering your sex drive, making you more susceptible to colds and other infections, and even causing hypertension and heart disease. Take our quiz to find out how much you know about dealing with the stress in your life.

1. If even thinking about doing your taxes makes you stress out, what should you do?

a. Don't dwell on it too much; they'll be done soon enough
b. Get them finished as soon as possible
c. Take a weekend trip for a change of scene

2. If you're often stressed, you should consider getting a pet. True or false?

True
False

3. When you're upset about something, it's best to let your feelings out right away to keep them from "bottling up." True or false?

True
False

4. Which of these options is the best way to release stress?

a. Share a bottle of wine with your sweetie
b. Go shopping and indulge yourself
c. Spend some time alone with a book
d. Have a laugh with a friend

5. If you're stressed at work, you should delegate some decision-making responsibility and do more routine tasks. True or false?

True
False

6. Even on busy days, you should take a break instead of working through the day. True or false?

True
False

7. Which of these foods helps you fight the effects of stress?

a. Celery
b. Chocolate
c. Bananas
d. All of the above

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