Daily health tip: Resolve or avoid fights

Mar 11, 2010

Updated Jun 27, 2014

Arguing or fighting can build up stress and take an emotional toll on someone. Be the bigger person and quietly exit the argument. Be the first to apologize, admit it when you’re wrong and don’t argue just to argue. Your relationship with the person you are arguing with will fare much better without the added conflict.

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