what are the main causes of stress in modern life and how could stress be reduced ?

Stress is a problem that can have detrimental effects on many people_s lives, and there are various factors in modern society responsible for

.

, there are ways to limit the potential impacts.
The modern world we live in today presents us with many issues that we did not have to cope with in the past.

, there are issues of terrorism that we are constantly confronted with in the media. Whether these are real or not, we are led to believe our lives are in constant danger, be it flying on a plane or travelling on public transport. Climate change is another worry that everyone has to face. The results of a significant rise in temperatures could radically affect our ways of life, and our children_s too. There are

more health issues to be concerned about

in the past, with rises in

, diabetes, and stroke to name but a few. All of these concerns can result in stress.
Tackling

problems will not be easy, but there are measures that can be taken. Governments and the media could play their part

ensuring that

of persistently bombarding us with

negative images and information about the world in which we live, we are given more positive stories too.

, given

is unlikely to happen, we need to develop our own strategies to distract us from these influences. Of course exercising regularly is one thing we should do as

has been shown to increase endorphin levels and lead to feelings of happiness. Sleeping enough helps us to recuperate and restore our body.

, eating properly can improve our health and

in less worry about potential diseases.
All in all,

there are many factors around us today which lead to stress, we can take steps to reduce it. Given that the strains we face in modern society will likely get worse, ignoring it is not an option for many people.