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Exercise 'can help health insurance customers tackle stress'
November 30, 2010
It is easier to tackle the effects of stress if a regular programme of exercise is in place, health insurance customers have been told.
Health insurance customers concerned about the effects of stress on their physical wellbeing have been advised to get plenty of exercise.
Daily Express columnist Tim Brady said people who are stressed have a higher risk of dying from heart problems than their more-relaxed peers.
He pointed to advice from the British Heart Foundation, which stated many health problems are actually caused by coping mechanisms for stress, such as drinking, smoking and eating too much.
Mr Brady stated getting active could help to tackle this problem.
"Exercise helps by stopping muscles from being tense, burning up some of the excess stress hormones circulating in your blood and by taking your mind off your problems for a short while," the commentator explained.
Earlier this month, Neil Shah, director of the Stress Management Society, warned health insurance customers and others the physical effects of the condition can include poor sleeping patterns, nausea and headaches.
Published by Holly Butler
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