Election year stress may be getting to your heart!
Apparently, it’s not just the drama of who’s winning or losing that can spike our stress levels.
It’s the whole build-up – the debates, the protests, the endless news cycle. All of that can seriously mess with our health, especially if we’re already prone to anxiety or have any heart conditions.
And guess what? It’s not just politics. Even the Super Bowl can be a heartbreaker for some of us! Whether your team is crushing it or facing a major upset, those intense emotions can take a toll.
So, what can we do?
Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and Ryan Heapy give advice that it is simple but not always easy: tune out. Easier said than done, right? But it might be exactly what our hearts need.
This doesn’t mean sticking our heads in the sand. It’s about finding a healthy balance. Maybe it’s limiting how much news we consume, taking a break from social media, or even just having a good laugh with friends to distract ourselves from the chaos.
Your mental health matters. And a healthy mind often leads to a healthy heart. So, take a deep breath, step away from the screen, and find some peace in the midst of the madness. Your heart will thank you!
