Regular aerobic exercise may decrease anxiety, hostility and depression. In addition, it may modify the extreme type A personality. In addition to exercise, relaxation and stress management techniques are sometimes effective in reducing this risk factor. Stress management involves recognizing the symptoms of stress such as muscular tension, headache, insomnia, irritability, and change in eating habits. It is possible to identify the stress factors that produce symptoms and then develop strategies to overcome the stress.
Relaxation training can teach a person how to cope with stress better.
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