Most people going through major life transitions can expect to feel varying levels of anxiety, stress, confusion and possibly self-doubt.

Thinking positive is a choice. It's a decision to appreciate the roses in your life, while letting go of the thorns.

Anxiety can appear in different forms and at different levels of intensity. It can range in severity from a mere twinge of uneasiness to a full-blown panic attack.

During stressful times, your body produces various chemicals, including cortisol, an immune-suppressing hormone. The more cortisol produced, the weaker your immune cells become and the more susceptible you are to illness.

By consciously learning to be present and mindful, you can transform your inattention to attention and your stress into solutions.

Here are proactive steps you can take to prevent the toll stress takes on your life.

Some stress is inevitable, but as you grow older, the key is to minimize stress while maximizing happiness and enjoyment.

Almost everyone has a tension headache from time to time. These headaches aren’t caused by disease. They are so common they are considered to be “normal” headaches.