Want to know the secret behind maintaining a healthy weight, pre­venting disease and having more energy?

At the root of weight gain and illness for many people lies a common factor — stress. Taking the time to analyze what brings you stress and working daily to manage and reduce it can have a big impact on your overall health and weight management.

Stress is how our brain and body reacts to any type of demand or stressor. Work, school, major life events — stress comes from a variety of sources. Everyone encounters stress, and it affects people in different ways. But it may be taking a bigger toll on our health...