Johannesburg, South Africa (CU)_ Most people live stressful lives, even more so during pandemic times, when events may become unexpected. We do feel lonely, remote, overworked, or struck, which contributes to the build-up of stress. Many individuals who experience continued stress are at an increased risk of developing a variety of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, headaches, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
While stress is an unavoidable part of life, how we respond to it makes all the difference. According to experts, stressful events will continue to arise and pass, but individuals must cultivate resilience, which may go a long way toward reducing the impact of stress. Eating healthy foods, spending time with family, engaging in a hobby, working out, and having enough sleep can all aid with stress management.
To combat stress, dietician Pooja Makhija recently posted an Instagram video where she…