Read the following paragraphs and select the correct answers to the questions. Stress can be the cause of many of your health-related problems and you may not even be aware. Stress can cause
the body and mind to react in ways that normally they would not. Even the headache that you have on occasion may
be coming from stress. Perhaps you are having trouble remembering or you feel that your body and mind are just not delivering productively. Stress might be to blame. Putting a stamp on stress early into the game can help you find ways to manage it before it gets out of hand.

Never assume that stress is the cause of your headache or forgetfulness, as these may be signs of other more serious diseases or illnesses. Seeing your physician can help you diagnose the problem and a health care professional should always be consulted when in doubt. Stress can mimic heart attack symptoms, but you should never assume automatically that stress is the cause of the signs or symptoms if you ever experience them. Seeking medical or professional help is always the right thing to do.

Stress, if left unattended for very long, can cause long-standing health issues and can even cut your lifespan considerably. Steps have to be taken to increase the longevity of your life. Stress not only wreaks havoc on the individual who has it, it often rubs off on family members and close friends as well. If family and friends see that you are having a hard time with stress and related stressful issues, they may begin to experience it as well.

There are many types of stress busters, and finding one that can help reduce or eliminate your stress is desirable. Things like yoga, meditation, relaxation activities and exercise are great for relieving stress. Finding an enjoyable hobby may be the perfect remedy for eradicating stress. If you have trouble finding something that will relieve your stress, talking to someone you trust can often help in locating the perfect activity to knock out stress. There may be times when a medication may be issued to help alleviate stress, and you and your doctor can determine the one that is right for you. Sometimes stress can be relieved by simply talking to someone you trust and you will find that you feel better just by getting things off your mind.

11) Which of the following describe the purpose of the last paragraph of this article?

A) to provide strategies for dealing with stress  D) to explain the link between stress and health issues
B) to discuss how people experience stress       E) None of the above
C) to provide medical help for people dealing with stress