Abstract
Today, we are always exposed to stress. Versatile chemical, biological, physical and social stress attack us. On the other hand, stress is a double-edged sword and some of the stress exert beneficial effect. In order to protect us from the stress to maintain good health and high quality of life, it is essential to clarify and understand the mechanisms of biological responses to the stress, to assess the extent of stress, and to establish ways to cope with such stress. The life science of stress including the role of oleoscience will be one of the most important future subjects.