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       KILLERS, experts say

Stress prevention: Daily habits can stop one of the UK's biggest KILLERS,
experts say

IN OUR increasingly busy society, stress has been accepted as an inevitable
part of everyday life.

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   | UPDATED: 16:36, Mon, Oct 31, 2016

   Stressed woman
   GETTYWhatever the cause, stress can be an extremely debilitating
   physical state

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   simply leaving the house on time every morning.

   Whatever the cause, stress can be an extremely debilitating physical
   state and has been linked to severe health concerns, including heart
   disease and cancer.

   In the short term, stress can also disturb the balance of our gut
   flora, which is a mixture of harmless, beneficial and potentially
   harmful organisms.
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     Include some form of relaxation in your daily routine such as yoga,
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   "There seems to be a huge link between the gut and the brain and it is
   now believed that a more balanced gut flora helps provide greater
   resilience to stress."

   Below the health expert shares simple daily habits to help combat the
   impact of stress.

   Woman doing yoga GETTY
   Sparing time for yourself doing activities like yoga may lower stress
   levels

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   Woman putting strawberry in her mouth GETTY
   Opting for a whole food diet can help reduce stress levels

   Feed your nervous system properly
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   Take steps to keep your gut flora balanced could be extremely
   beneficial for your stress levels in the long term, advises Natalie.

   She said: "Taking a daily multi-strain (like Bio-Kult) probiotic could
   help to keep the gut bacteria nice and balanced and to support a
   healthy stress

   response.
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