Stress (broadcast Friday, November 30th, 2007)

You've survived the big family Thanksgiving get-together -- but now the winter holidays loom on the horizon. From the stress of shopping and preparing for celebrations, to the potential challenge of dealing with those relatives that you may only see once a year, holidays can be a stressful time. In this segment, we'll talk about stress, how it affects your health, and how you can de-stress for the holidays. Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests

Edward T. Creagan
Author, "How Not to Be My Patient: A Physician's Secrets for Staying Healthy and Surviving Any Diagnosis"
Moderator, Stress Blog, www.mayoclinic.com
Professor of Medical Oncology., Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Oncologist, Stress Expert
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Esther Sternberg
Author "The Balance Within: The Science Connecting Health and Emotions" (W.H. Freeman, 2000)
Director, Integrative Neural Immune Program
Chief, Section on Neuroendocrine Immunology and Behavior
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland

Related Links

• MayoClinic.com: Stress
• Medline Plus: Stress
• APA Help Center: The Different Kinds of Stress

Segment produced by:Annette Heist

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