Feeling Stressed? Work it off

A new study confirms what many of you already know: regular exercise is one of the best ways to combat daily stress.

135 College students filled out questionnaires to assess their daily stress loads as well as their moods, physical activity patterns and overall health. Those who reported exercising less often experienced 37 percent more physical symptoms and 21 percent more anxiety during periods of high stress than those who exercised more frequently.

Exercise offers a temporary respite from your problems and a chance to rejuvenate before returning to the stresses of every day life. Minor everyday stress contributes to the development and intensity of many physical and mental problems.