Diagnose and Manage Your Stress Type

Be it that immediate, knot-in-stomach feeling or a broader sense of discomfort, long-term stress is at an all-time high, according to the American Psychological Association. It's especially pervasive among women: Over 80 percent report feeling prolonged stress about money and the economy, and 70 percent say they're often worried about health problems affecting themselves and their families.

In "So Stressed: The Ultimate Stress-Relief Plan for Women," practicing doctors Stephanie McClellan, M.D., and Beth Hamilton, M.D., have not only identified the four most common stress responses unique to women, they've also pored over the research to identify actionable solutions.