Drs. Oz and Roizen Tell You How to Manage Stress

Read a new excerpt from "You: Staying Young," from Drs. Oz and Rozien.

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November 11, 2007, 2:04 PM

Nov. 12, 2007 — -- Drs. Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen say managing stress effectively can help you stay young.

Their new book, "You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty," is the latest installment in their "You" book series. In it the doctors say eliminating all stress isn't the key to solving your problems because some stress is good for you.

Read an excerpt on how to deal with stress below.

Many of us have two thoughts about stress: Either you can eliminate it with a bubble bath, or you have to live with your stresses weighing on your mind with the weight of a cement truck. But the truth is that stress management isn't about eliminating it; after all, stress can be good for you. It's actually all about regulation?turning the dials of your emotions so you can best handle what life tosses at you. Stress, which is really a complex mix of emotional, physical, and behavioral responses, doesn't have to sideline you from life or send you straight to the ice-cream tub. Here are some tricks to avoid letting your worries burden?or bury?you.