Post subject: Stress speeds up aging of immune cells by 10 years

WASHINGTON - Chronic stress seems to trigger the premature aging of immune system cells, a new study suggests.

Although people who are under stress for long periods often look haggard, scientists don't understand how chronic stress causes damage at the cellular level.

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Is this something we all knew? Do we take stress seriously enough? What are the symptoms for stress? What are the cures?

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There is a medical doctor who looks at how Americans have poor health, while the country makes great advancement in medical science. There are problems in healthcare system, but he concludes that inequality in the society is the root cause. Inequality in the society creates enormous stress as well, and that can be why Americans have poor health compared to other developed countries.

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Stress is not caused by what happens to you, but by your reaction to what happens to you. Life can throw all sorts of negative stuff at you, but if you're one of those fortunate people who can shrug it off, stress will pass you by. Sounds simplistic, but it's true.

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I think you are absolutely right, but average CEO in US makes 531 times as much as average employee. Don't you think this creates problems of inequality? Also don't you think that this contributes to create very stressful social structure?

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Yes, it certainly would! There is life outside work!!

However, I would suggest not taking up something which is not TOO much of a challenge!! For instance, if you are a person with 'two left feet', learning to dance may even stress you out more!!! Hiking's good though - any kind of walking or rambling in the country. They say fishing's excellent, although I've never tried it.

One of the best hobbies I ever found was learning African drumming!

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But the Confederation of British Industries does not agree with the Unions about work-related stress! Surprised?

The CBI could not provide figures of its own to counter those of the unions.

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Yes, you're right. Work can be stressful even if it's something you enjoy. What would you say are the first indicators that you are suffering from stress?

Aaron

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The reason I ask is that I had a moment last week that concerned me a little. For a minute or so at work, I felt slightly short of breath and a little lightheaded. Since then I've been quite conscious of my breathing and my pulse. I have literally just got back from the doctor's and he has said I seem OK. He said my breathlessness was probably stress-related, and the things I noticed afterwards were probably just increased awareness of my condition as a result of what happened.

I have a treadmill arriving at home on Monday... that'll get me back in shape.

Aaron

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No, we have talked about this, and this item won't. We are both keen runners. I do the Great North Run every year (a half marathon) and I have done a few marathons too (London, New York and Seattle). I don't this item will be gathering dust in a hurry...

Aaron