Tips for managing stress

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly disrupted everyone's lives, creating a lot of stress. You might not realize it, but that stress can affect your health. Frequent headaches, trouble sleeping, fatigue, muscle pains and an upset stomach are just a few of the symptoms that stress can cause in your life.

Everyone has a "stressometer," according to Dr. Craig Sawchuk, a Mayo Clinic psychologist. It's an indication from your body that stress is affecting your overall health.

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