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Written by Lorraine Alexander
We've arrived. Now, a stressful lifestyle is an American norm.
But what is the actual cost to our health and happiness?
It is now medically proven that stress can accumulate in the body, and the long-term effects can create anxiety, depression, impaired memory, impaired concentration, digestive issues, heart disease, sleep difficulties, and even weight gain. Now more than ever, it is critical that we find new ways to cope with reducing stress in our life. The first three considerations of lowering stress are to eat healthy, exercise, and get adequate sleep - but additionally, meditation is a viable method of stress reduction according to the Mayo Clinic.
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