A2B—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 10,1980 NEWARK, Del. - Why is it that one person can break a leg and remain calm, while another gets hysterical over a broken teacup? There’s a word to describe why we come apart at the seams. It's called “stress”. We’re hearing a lot about stress these days, perhaps because more people are under greater stress in this topsy-turvy world or perhaps because we’re beginning to realize how destructive prolonged stress can be to our bodies and emotions. Whatever the reason, stress is a fashionable word, and Lynn Hershey, Delaware home economist, is convinced that the more each of us knows about it the better off we’ll be. Stress refers to the Sign of the times This license plate, belonging to Len Zematis, director of the Pennsylvania Farmers Union, states his position clearly. 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However, it these people were to function at a high stress level all the time, they could become ill. Two things are certain A complete line of animal health products and supplies Rohrer’s Garden & Flower Seeds Ortho Lawn & Garden Products I there is no way we can avoid stress altogether until ngor mortis sets in; and as we attempt to cope with stress, our bodies react physically. Stress can often be worked off or channeled in positive ways. But prolonged stress can be a killer. Heart and circulatory diseases, ulcers, suicide, alcoholism, child abuse, emotional disorders and teenage drug addiction are just a few of the problems linked to stress. Use of Valium and other tranquihzing drugs has reached epidemic proper tions as people strive to cope with stress. What healthful alter natives are there when we’re faced with stressful situations? Sometimes it’s possible to change these take control situations and remove the stressors. If you have an apartment next to a bongo drummer and can’t stand the dm, move. More often, however, we just have to cope with stress. The trick is to cope in ways that reduce body strain, not aggravate it. For example, drinking coffee all night while cramming for an exam aggravates it. On the other hand, vigorous exercise is con sidered one of the best stress-reducers. Go for a hike or swim. Scrub the kitchen floor (unless that happens to be the cause of your stress!). Play touch football with your kids. Do 20 sit-ups. If you spend your days in an office, that’s no excuse. Climb up and down several flights of stairs every morning and afternoon. Go for a brisk walk during your lunch hour. Bend down and touch your toes when no one is looking or even if someone is. Learning to relax is vital. 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