About six million adults, or one out of every four households, in the United States are caring for a relative with a chronic or terminal illness.

Pranayam is an ancient practice concerned with breath control. Research has shown that that practicing Pranayama can relieve symptoms of asthma .

The ability to recognize stress symptoms is important because individuals can be suffering the effects of stress without them even realizing it.

Many people who are between 45 and 65 years old are finding themselves caught in the "sandwich generation", responsible for caring for elderly parents, children and sometimes even grandchildren.

We all know that tension can wreak havoc on our eating patterns. But the right foods can often help tame mindless munching and cravings and, better yet, actually lower overall anxiety and its symptoms.

At some time or other, everyone faces stress in their life. Whether it is the result of a specific event, or it comes from longer term concerns, stress can be an appropriate response.