The benefits of stress management go far beyond your mood.
Managing your stress changes which of your genes are active and inactive.
Stress management is far from superficial, saysMichael Roizen, MD, chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic.
In fact, it changes the activity of your genes.
Of thousands of genes, some are beneficial to your health and some arent.
We have about 22,500 genes, but only 1,500 of them are on at any one time.
clinical psychologist, life fulfillment expert, and author ofDate Smart,Joy From Fear, andAging Joyfully
Which genes are on or off are under your control.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
Its not that youre living with disability longer,youre living younger, longer, he said.
If youre trying to wrap your mind around figuring out stress management during a pandemic, same.
Weve all experienced levels of unprecedented uncertainty, anxiety, grief, and stress.
Making time for self care can feel impossible.
All of this creates constant uncertainty and anxiety that can easily translate into chronic stress and fear.
This pernicious negative energy can have devastating consequences for mental health, physical health, and daily life.
Finding balance in your life allows you to enjoy yourself and feel good can keep your stress levels low.
When you figure out that balance for yourself, youll reap the health benefits and feel younger for longer.
Looking to wind down?
Try this calming yoga flow for stress relief:
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