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Nearly half of Americans report that they are consistently stressed, with worries over money, work, health, relationships and family among the most common causes. You probably already know many of the symptoms of stress, such as anxiety, inability to focus and increased anger. Too much stress can also take its toll on your physical health and cause weight gain, headaches, high blood pressure and uncontrolled blood sugar.

Potential stressors are nearly unavoidable, but you can take steps to prevent your stressors from harming your health. In honor of National Stress Awareness Day on April 16, why not take a few steps toward reducing the stress in your life? These suggestions can help.

Take Care of Yourself

March is National Frozen Foods Month – a celebration of convenient choices for your kitchen. While many convenience foods (packaged, processed and/or prepared) are unhealthy compared to fresh options, many frozen foods can be nutritious. National Frozen Foods Month provides the opportunity to learn how to take advantage of your freezer. These easy tips can help you eat healthier and save time – the perfect combination to let you be happier and more productive.

Make Better Choices

The next time you’re in the supermarket’s freezer aisle, take a few seconds to select more nutritious options.

Exercise and sleep have a symbiotic relationship; one greatly enhances the effects of the other, and each is an important player in a healthy lifestyle.

If fat has a bad reputation, it’s largely because of the unhealthy types. Saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol can all increase your risk of developing heart disease. Here’s the run-down on what they do and, more important, how you can lower you intake.

Saturated Fats

Saturated fats raise your levels of total and unhealthy LDL cholesterol, and they may increase your risk of diabetes because they can cause insulin resistance. Their harmful effects go further, though. A diet high in saturated fat can interfere with your sleep at night and make you less alert during the day. Saturated fats are not essential nutrients, and eating less of them is considered healthier. They are in:

·       Fatty meats