Many people underestimate the health risks associated with stress. Prolonged
exposure to stress has been linked to many serious health conditions, such as
heart disease, stroke, diabetes and depression.
People who frequently feel stressed tend to make poor lifestyle choices, which
also increase their health risks.
| • | 57% of Canadians frequently felt
overwhelmed by stress.
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| • | 36% of people who felt stressed were
smokers.
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| • | 16% of people who felt stressed ate
fast foods three or more times a week.
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| • | 46% of men would have an alcoholic
drink when under stress.
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| • | 39% of women would watch more TV when
under stress.
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| • | More than 50% of men and women reported
a lack of time for family, friends and leisure activities.
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Stress is a fact of life and difficult to avoid. But there are effective ways to
reduce your stress levels and improve your work-life balance.