Stress is a fact of life-there are times when busy schedules, demanding jobs and family responsibilities threaten to overwhelm us. Unfortunately, poorly managed stress may lead to depression, anxiety, insomnia, weight gain and more. Stress may even be linked to conditions as serious as heart disease and cancer. In REDUCING STRESS: SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS, noted epidemiologist Barbara Wexler provides an easy-to-read explanation of the science of stress. After answering the question, "What is stress?" Wexler discusses supplements, relaxation techniques and other safe, natural ways to reduce stress, many of which are free (or nearly so). Look inside to see what you can do to beat stress today!