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The Many Health Effects of Stress During a Pandemic and What to Do Now

Stress is a universal experience. We all experience stress on a daily basis, even if it is not consciously thought about. However, the health effects of stress can have serious consequences on our lives. This has never been more of concern than during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting American families.

There are various forms of stress, including physical, mental, and emotional stress. Physical stress is commonly referred to as "fight or flight", where the stress response is triggered in order to deal with perceived threats to the individual's safety.

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Are you stressed out?  Here are Some Helpful Suggestions for Improving Your Health During These Troubling Times

Relaxation and anxiety treatment methods in St. Augustine, Florida and beyond are an important part of coping with the stress we are experiencing in today’s world.

Relaxation methods are critical, whether the trigger is the news about the pandemic, the social isolation many are experiencing, worries about social unrest, interpersonal distress or economic or job loss.

Coping with stress more effectively will help you solve problems confronting you much better.

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Some Scary Statistics from Dr. Chris About Stress and Life Balance:   What to Do Now

Stress is a pervasive problem in the United States and around the world. These are scary times only complicated by COVID-19 and social unrest. In the U.S., a 2012 study completed by the American Psychological Association revealed important data.

For the “Stress in America” study, 2,020 adults from 18 to 67 years and older were surveyed.

These following results are particularly worrisome. Lifestyle and behavior are the cause of many challenges to the strained health care system.

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