discuss the importance of stress management and psychological well-being

Jaclyn Portanova of Total Wellness Magazine writes:

“With almost half a million people worldwide who are 100 years of age or older, there is now research that points to what these centenarians have in common. While good diet, frequent exercise, and other lifestyle factors are important, one factor seems to dominate them all: successful stress management. Ping Ho, the founding director of UCLArts and Healing, states that, ‘Stress not only has a direct impact, but it also harms us indirectly by affecting our other behaviors like diet, exercise, sleep, substance use, and interactions with others.’ The ability to cope with stress and having a generally positive attitude are strong predictors for longevity.”