Good Stress?

Since, due to all of this stress talk, I've probably either scared you, created a deep depression or both - here is a bit of good news about stress.

Not all stress is bad. In fact, many of our daily stressors can be quite beneficial. Proper exercise is an example of physical stress that can make your muscles, bones, heart and lungs all become stronger and function better. Reading or doing brain exercises, like cross-word puzzles, are forms of mental stress that can increase your brain capacity and function. Also, if you are exposed to a virus, your body will go through an incredible chemical transformation in order to create antibodies to defend against that virus. This example of chemical stress is how our immune system develops, strengthens and keeps us healthy.