Stress Relief Kit for Boomers

Cyberstress, which increases exponentially as more people become wired to the Internet, is one of the culprits behind time compression. Between virus-infested computer networks, unreliable Internet connections, and 24-hour pressure to respond to too many emails in too little time, cyberstress feels particularly threatening to people who rely on Internet service. "Cyberstress is inescapable even when you're on vacation," Santorelli points out. "Even those who don't bring a computer with them often feel the pressure to log on or check email."

Mastering Stress
The oldest and largest hospital-based mind/body clinic in the United States, the Stress Reduction Clinic has trained over 11,000 patients in calming strategies since it opened 20 years ago. "The good news is that scientific research and programs like ours have proved that anyone can learn how to manage their stress," says Santorelli. "The problem is that most people, for various reasons, never acknowledge this fact or start practicing stress reduction."

Statistics confirm this: the Department of Health and Human Services reports that stress costs American industry more than $300 billion each year in absenteeism, reduced productivity, and workers' compensation benefits. Given that stress is intimately linked to six leading causes of death--heart disease, cancer, lung disease, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide, "learning stress management in midlife may help promote better health and longevity in some people," says Santorelli. Next >

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