Awareness, Don’t Let Stress Make You Feel Like A Mess (NAPSA)—There’s good news for those who experience adverse health effects due to stress. You can take action to reduce the stress in your life, anytime of year—even the tension that comes with the holiday season. Some of the symptoms of stress include exhaustion, physical ailments such as headaches, changes in sleeping patterns, restlessness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. An association dedicated to helping members live better and save more offers these tips to help you fight off stress: * Catch some Z’s—Get seven to nine hours of sleep to perform at your best. * Schedule time for yourself— Give yourself the gift of downtime. Watch your budget—Don’t overspend; it only brings on stress. Slow down—Start gift shopping early to avoid the lastminute dashto thestores. Keep your sense of humor— Laughter provides welcome distractions from life’s hassles. The Alliance for Affordable Ser- vices uses its group buying power to attack soaring health care costs through wellness programs, information, legislative advocacy and incentives to control medical costs. For more information, visit www.affordableservices.org or call 800-733-2242.
