Angry? A global pandemic will do that. Here’s how to handle it.

Update: 2020-04-29

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The sudden release of the stress hormone cortisol can help you get out of the way of a speeding bus. But the toxic effects of non-stop cortisol has a deleterious effect on health. If the worldwide shutdown is causing stress—then high blood pressure, headache, weight gain and other problems aren’t far behind. We’ve consulted our favorite Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Greg L. Fricchione. There are ways to cool the fires of anger during these difficult times, giving you the tools you need to deal with major life events.

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Angry? A global pandemic will do that. Here’s how to handle it.

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Angry? A global pandemic will do that. Here’s how to handle it.

Angry? A global pandemic will do that. Here’s how to handle it.