Intelligent planes that are propelled into the air, flock in formation and fly 'express skyways' could cut time, delays, stress and emissions, according to Airbus experts.

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But even economists who stress the need to cut deficits say giving countries like Portugal more time is not enough.

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Humbled by his poor performance on a cardiac stress test, he cut back on steak dinners and started exercising five times a week.

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The program has done this for the last seven to eight years, in an effort to cut down on travel time and stress for the program.

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Johnson says he tries to act as a mentor, or life coach, for his students, helping them handle the off-court stress of trying to cut high enough grades and test scores for an Ivy League college.

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It was found that a reduced-calorie diet cut the activity of genes linked to stress responses in the body that cause inflammation and the release of free radicals.

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"If stress seems to be a trigger, cut back on your schedule, try a relaxation technique, don't plan a 12-hour day, " says Dr. Becker.

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Stress forces us to focus on high-impact areas of our business, cut out dead wood and inefficiencies, and implement plans for faster execution.

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