A new study confirms what many of already know: Regular exercise
is one of the best ways to combat daily stress. Researchers at
the University of Texas, Houston, asked 135 college students to
fill out questionnaires to assess their daily stress loads as
well as their moods, physical activity patterns and overall
health. Those who reported exercising less often experienced 37
percent more physical symptoms and 21 percent more anxiety
during periods of high stress than those who exercised more
frequently. Exercise, it seems, offered students a temporary
respite from their problems, a period of rejuvenation before
returning to the pressure of daily stress. According to lead
researcher Dr. Cindy L. Carmack, ''Minor, everyday stress
contributes to the development and exacerbation of physical and
mental health problems. However, people experiencing minor
stress develop different degrees of symptoms, depending on their
level of physical activity.'' So if you find your nails are
practically chewed off and you can bar