From the questions (33-38)
Pease note : each word can be used only once.
Stress is not always a bad thing. In fact, it has an important job. Stress motivates you to be (A) in-flammation, energetic and focused, especially in times of trouble. But too much of anything can lead to problems.
Chronic stress can cause tension, headaches, fatigue and depression. We often (B) alert these problems, but we may not realise the impact, constant stress places on the heart. In general, stress tends to increase over a lifetime. Health, social and economic issues can all intensify, which makes stress more prevalent. When your body senses trouble, levels of the stress hormone cortisol spike to turn on your fight-or-flight response.
Once the stressful situation passes, your body (C) option. However, when stress becomes a constant presence, and you stay in this tense state for longer periods, your body gets flooded with these chemicals and hormones. Over time, they can weaken your immune system and increase (D) relaxes, both of which can raise your risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and even stroke.
The key is not to avoid stress all the time-that is unrealistic- but rather to change your reaction to it. A good way to combat ongoing stress is to adopt a regular stress management program. There are many (E) sets off to choose from, and each works better for some people than others.
Exercise releases calming endorphins and is one of the best ways to burn off stress and keep it under control.
Do something you enjoy. Make a list of what really makes you happy and implement a plan to do these things on a regular basis.
Deep breathing. Another (F) recognise is to count breaths, which helps keep your mind calm and focused. Calm breathing, even only for a minute, a few times a day, can improve stress levels immediately. Avoid stressors when possible. Many people know which situations make them stressed. While you may not be able to avoid all of them, you can reduce your interaction. For instance, if a crowd at a store (G) approaches a negative response, try to shop at hours when there are fewer people.
What will replace (A) in the passage?