Common paced breathing exercises for stress and anxiety relief include box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, alternate-nostril breathing and pursed-lip breathing. Studies show that journaling is linked to lower stress and fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression.

As election anxiety peaks, try practicing the proven cognitive behavioral strategies that I preach to my clients.

Something as simple as going to lunch together or calling a friend to catch up (though preferably not discussing politics) can redirect your attention. “Social connection is always a good antidote to anxiety,” says Dr. Markey. “We can’t think about these issues non-stop. It’s exhausting, and our minds need a break.”

While we know that it works for some people to lose weight, the reality is that whether or not it helps organs such as the heart is still to be determined.

A recent study by the American Psychiatric Association showed that 73% of adults in the United States are feeling “particularly anxious” about the upcoming election.

Each election season brings a degree of stress and uncertainty, but this year’s race has people feeling especially anxious. According to the American Psychological Associations