Positive pressure: Stress is good for you

Long the anti-hero of fast-forward lives, researchers now believe stress can make you stronger, smarter and more successful, says Clodagh Finn.

TAKE a moment out of your too-busy, over-packed day to answer this simple question: if you had to sum up how you feel about stress, which statement would be more accurate?

a) Stress is harmful and should be avoided, reduced and managed.