Thanks for the medical advice, Doctor.

I wish to add these.

Stress in modern world, especially in urban settings, is said to be the cause for highest number of deaths (by cardiac arrest and suicides), next only to accidents.

Coping stress is not everybody's cup of tea. Even well educated persons find it hard to find right kind of solutions. We must remember the adage "Prevention is better than cure". The Tamil equivalent is "Varum mun kaappom".

Youth of today over-estimate their physical strength and tolerance/immunity level.

I have these specific suggestions.

1. Apart from regulating food habits, taking rest for 5 minutes, after every 1 hour of
strenuous work will have salutary effects.

2. Without sitting at one place, in one posture continuously for several hours, learn
to walk within the office every 30 minutes.

3. Instead of depending on menial staff, for bringing some stationery or water or a
file, why don't you go and get it yourself. (It is a good exercise you would be
doing, without your being aware of it).

4. Appropriate illumination, preferably natural lighting, good ventilation (again
preferably natural ventilation), right seating arrangement (ergonomically designed,
varying with different persons, their nature of work etc.) and hygienic environment
inside the office etc. are very essential. By hygienic environment I mean
cleanliness, dust-free, noise-free environment, safe drinking water and clean
toilets.

5. Don't wear your official hat always. Once in a while, free yourself from office work
and converse with your colleagues, not just peers, to share some personal
thoughts and experiences.

6. Laugh aloud, because humour is one of the best medicines for stress.

7. Change your routine, off and on. For example, the mode of transport, helping the
kids in their studies, dropping them at their school/college, helping your wife in her
daily chores etc.

8. Take your entire family for an outing, at least once a month. (Avoid crowded
places like cinema theatres).

9. Visit some far off place, suiting your budget, at least once a year, with your
family.

10. Most important:

Be honest and simple. You need not fear anyone.

11. Last but the least, if something happens despite all these precautions, never
panic. It's just another phase of (this) life. That's all.