The New York Times (12/2, Friedman) reported, “Americans are five times more likely to say their stress level increases rather than decreases during the holidays,” And while such “higher stress levels aren’t only caused by a lack of physical activity, the lethargy certainly doesn’t help, said” Rebecca Brendel, MD, JD, “President of the American Psychiatric Association and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard University Medical School.” Because “exercise can be a key way to combat the stress of the season,” the article provided “easy fitness strategies” to help people keep their spirits up.
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— “Stressed During the Holidays? There’s an Exercise for That. “Danielle Friedman, The New York Times, December 2, 2022