Stress…a Fact of Modern Life.Stress may appear to be a disease of modern times caused by fast moving ever-changing lifestyles, but it has been with us since time began. Stress affects every aspect of our daily lives, including health, work, personal relationships, alcohol/drug abuse, and obesity. The pressures of life itself is not the main problem, rather how we react to it.Stress can contribute to depression, anxiety, and has diverse effects on many other functions and organs of the body. Stress levels can vary widely in identical situations and for different reasons. It is a highly personalized phenomenon. One survey showed that in a work situation, having to complete paperwork was more stressful for many police officers than the dangers associated with pursuing criminals.There is, of course, a huge cost associated with stress. For example, absenteeism is estimated to cost American companies $602 per worker per year. The price tag for large employers could approach $3.5 million