For many people, a new year represents a fresh start, a second opportunity, or just a good point in life to set their priorities. We commit to do or not to do certain things, because we are always trying to better ourselves and our lives, although sometimes it is very difficult to keep these commitments. Certain situations that we don’t always have control of, such as loss of a job, monthly bills, personal problems and health issues, represent threats that cause high levels of anxiety. Millions of Americans find themselves immersed under a tremendous amount of pressure and anxiety that triggers one of the most common and vicious health problems in America: Stress.

It is easy to feel stressed in this time where there are many things to do and so little time to accomplish them. But before you start welcoming stress into this New Year, here are some facts on this modern and common health threat, so you can make the best decision. It is never too late to exclude stress from your New Year’s resolution list.