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On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about some easy strategies to implement that can help decrease anxiety and cope with stress. Many people today suffer from anxiety symptoms, which can be debilitating to their life and job productivity. Stress is generally good because we need stress to adapt and become better individuals in our society; however, too much stress is detrimental to health and longevity because it not only affects mental and emotional health, but also physiological health. There are many causes of stress and anxiety, but chronic inflammation can be a driver that prevents the ability to cope. Decreasing inflammation can be key to improving anxiety symptoms, and this can be accomplished with a healthy diet and lifestyle. Also, factors like increased social media use and decreased physical activity can contribute to anxiety symptoms. Check out the video for more in-depth information on how you can decrease your anxiety symptoms!
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