Don't Panic, But... Five ways stress is making you sick- and what to do about it BY ALLISON THOMAS Inhale, exhale. Now count to 10, slowly. FEEL BETTER? Deep breathing can defuse a stressful situation, but managing stress requires more than "taking a moment." Stress can return repeatedly and in different forms throughout the day, causing physical and emotional symptoms that can take a toll on your body and your health over time. That is why it's so important to have more than a "whack-a-mole" strategy for stress management. To help you create your plan, we'll explore five areas where long-term stress can affect your health and mindful strategies to help you prevent or reduce it. 28 SU M M ER 2018