How many times have you heard that reducing stress is important for good health? But stress isn’t always the enemy. In fact, research suggests some is actually good for you, with possible benefits ranging from better brain function to healthier aging.
Firstly, it’s ubiquitous: Research suggests people feel at least some stress on 90% of their days. When stress worsens for a long time and can’t be solved, it can cause mental and physical health problems, even raising your risk for conditions like heart disease. But in most cases, a stress response (反应) is important. It can help you get through a hard time or even escape physical danger. And, when stress is managed well, it can lead to better health and happiness in the future.
Stress can be damaging — but proper amount of stress can be helpful, according to Assaf Oshri, a professor at the University of Georgia. Oshri says, “Resilience (适应力) comes from your interactions (相互作用) with the environment. If people don’t experience any stress, they may not build up resilience. If they experience too much, their happiness may suffer. But there seems to be a balance between the two, where stress improves mental health and helps people recover from difficult situations.”
When people face pressure, some approaches can also be taken to deal with it. Playing sports can help to find a balance in the face of stress, according to some experts. Turning to loved ones during tough times is important too. And if you can, remind yourself that stress is a difficult but necessary part of life.
“You can’t choose exactly what happens to you, but you can choose your response in the moment,” Jonathan Rush, a professor at the University of Victoria in Canada, says. “Having the idea that you can overcome things, you can grow from things; whatever happens, you will have a path forward — that’s what matters most.”
【小题1】What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” mean in paragraph 2?| A．Special. | B．Interesting. | C．Popular. | D．Common. |
| A．It can help people know their physical danger. |
| B．It can promote people’s mental health. |
| C．It can help people keep a balance between life and work. |
| D．It can increase people's interactions with each other. |
| A．The ways to deal with stress. | B．The influence of sports on stress. |
| C．The approaches of having a happy life. | D．The key to avoiding challenging times. |
| A．Explaining what happened. | B．Having a positive response. |
| C．Relying on your loved ones. | D．Learning from others' experiences. |
