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Despite seasonal depression affecting millions, solutions exist
By: Cole Patterson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Eileen Marsal Koch is no stranger to a seasonal disorder that affects millions of people every year. Despite the negative effects that seasonal affective disorder, also… Read More
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Pandemic stress may have had a lasting impact on our personalities
By: Maggie Mertens | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The global coronavirus pandemic disrupted almost everything about our lives, from how we work and go to school, to how we socialize (Zoom happy hours, anyone?!),… Read More
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How To Get Sleep In Uneasy Times
By: Patti Neighmond | NPR
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Many people are struggling with insomnia like never before. Specialists explain why these times put an extra strain on our ability to get needed rest — and what to do about it.
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Stressed Out By Politics? Here’s How To Keep Caring Without Losing Your Cool
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
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Surveys show today’s political climate is affecting people’s mood, relationships and health. How do you stay engaged with democracy without letting the stress ruin your day?
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You May Be Stressing Out Your Dog
By: Rebecca Hersher | NPR
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When people who own dogs are stressed, their dogs also get stressed, a new study suggests. It’s another indication of how emotionally synchronized dogs and their humans can be.
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Can’t Stop Worrying? Try Tetris To Ease Your Mind
By: Maanvi Singh | NPR
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There could be an upside to your phone addiction. Games like Tetris can reduce anxiety, according to new research. So if you’ve got Election Day jitters, go ahead and launch that app.