THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT WAY TO ALLEVIATE STRESS WebMD University (2006:1) defines stress as any factor that causes a person tension either mentally or physically, and reports that there are many ways to cope with it. However, what is the single best way to cope with stress? Although it can be jarring at first, Magellan Health Services (2006: 1-2) reports that the best method for alleviating stress is altering one's lifestyle.
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