http://www.sheknows.com/authors/dr-claudia-welch/articles Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828317/7-best-things-to-bust-stress Fast, ambitious lives can cause anxiety that becomes as much a part of our daily rhythms as our work and lattes. Whenever we are stressed, our bodies respond by releasing stress hormones, including cortisol, that can stay in circulation for days. This can lead to many serious health problems, like increased risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, menstrual problems, infertility, stroke and cancer. Here are seven fun things you can do to decrease your stress and better your health. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828317/7-best-things-to-bust-stress Dr. Claudia Welch