Summary: <a href="http://www.beinghealthy.tv/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/2340461827_f8af217826_m.jpg"></a><br><br> Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/Y0si/2340461827/">Y0si</a> via Flickr<br> Today’s episode is the first in a two part series about stress. Now is an appropriate time for this topic because these are tough and stressful times for many people. Unemployment is up, home foreclosures are high and the stock market is way down. Some people have lost their jobs and others are worried that they might lose theirs. There are a lot of people worrying about whether they can continue to pay their bills and mortgages.<br> In this show, I discuss what stress is, describe some unhealthy coping behaviors, talk about why it is important to manage stress in a healthy manner and explain how exercise plays an important role in relieving stress.<br> <br> Some references I used while researching this show are The New Wellness Encyclopedia, <a title="Mayo Clinic" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-management/SR00032%20">Mayo Clinic</a> and <a title="ahealthyme.com" href="http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/stressexercise">ahealthyme.com</a>.<br> If you like the show, please head on over to <a title="iTunes" href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=285124681">iTunes</a> and give me a nice review. It’s a great way to give me some good exposure and can help me get more listeners. Thanks for listening, everyone!<br>
