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So you can view your activity, manage your medications, better understand your sleep, and work with your healthcare providers to make the choices that are best for you. Prolonged psychological stress may negatively impact health, and has been cited as a factor in cognitive impairment with aging, depressive illness, and expression of disease. Stress management is the application of methods to either reduce stress or increase tolerance to stress. Psychological methods include cognitive therapy, meditation, and positive thinking, which work by reducing response to stress. Improving relevant skills, such as problem solving and time management skills, reduces uncertainty and builds confidence, which also reduces the reaction to stress-causing situations where those skills are applicable. In low-income countries, modern healthcare is often too expensive for the average person.

• From 1 July, four new agencies will be helping to achieve our vision of Pae Ora

  Guidance to NIH staff, including