Even women who aren’t necessarily Type A personalities have a lot on their plates. Careers, children, spouses, entertaining obligations, housework, and the pressure to keep on the ball with all of these aspects of their lives can translate into a ton of stress. We know that stress increases a woman’s risk of heart problems and heart attacks  by around 40%,  so it’s especially important that women do all they can to try to reduce stress. When Christmas holidays roll around, the stress on women can become even more pronounced, because there are added expectations and increased financial stressors, too.