Stress to the Extreme

So, I've been learning a lot about stress lately and how it affects our bodies and our minds and I can't say I'm the least bit happy about it. Stress is such a negative aspect of life that pretty much affects every single person on this planet. (And I used to be the one saying I never stressed, so I can empathize with those who think they don't either.)
But, I'm around people day in and day out who literaly make themselves sick because of all the stress surrounding their lives. This can be referred to as psychophysiological illness. Because people who are 'sick' as a result of stress are indeed, sick. And many a time, a person will just get through one level of stress and then enter into a whole new domain of another, being unaware of the toll it's taking on their mind and body.
Something that may come as news to some and just plain hindsight to others is the fact that we're deteriorating every time we really stress over our issues. And I don't say this to persuade you to 'take it easy' or 'be carefree' or 'don't worry, be happy'... This kind of outlook doesn't get us too far either. It's just the mere mention of destroying our bodies for the sake of stress.
If every week to every month is just one stressful situation after another, I would advise you to take a step back and evaluate your life. Because every step you take your becoming closer to bigger issues such as viral infections, common viruses, or to the extent of coronary heart disease or the progression of cancer. As scary and as unbelievable as this may seem to many of us, but 10% of most countries leading deaths is due to our rate of behaviors (a.k.a. stress).
Stress isn't fun and no one wants to deal with it but don't get in over your head and just take the time to really plan certain details before worse comes to worst. Also, exercise. Its scientifically proven to reduce stress and provide your immune system and muscles with the equipment they need to fully function. Try aerobics or cardiovascular methods and even meditation. It helps!
Here's some more information on stress and how to help reduce it in the long run:
-http://www.stressdirections.com/personal/about_stress/stress_statistics.html
-http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm