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Feelings of anxiety or depression are a normal response to abnormal circumstances in life. Stress eating can be one consequence.

Maintaining your mental health during challenging times

January 20, 2021 at 10:57 p.m.

Civil unrest and domestic terrorism at the U.S. Capitol, and the threat of additional violent protests across the nation — compounded with an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has killed more...

Weight gain is often an issue as women move into menopause, even for those who eat well and exercise regularly.

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Gaining weight during menopause

January 11, 2021 at 8:34 p.m.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently turned 50, and I walk about 1 mile daily and work out two to three times per week. I believe I am beginning to go...

A girl receives the flu vaccination shot from a nurse at a free clinic held at a local library on Oct. 14, 2020 in Lakewood, California.

COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?

January 11, 2021 at 8:30 p.m.

If you have signs or symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it's important that you contact your health care provider right away for medical advice. But COVID-19, the common cold,...

Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever.

Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress

January 11, 2021 at 8:16 p.m.

Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Being active can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries. You know that exercise does your...

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Top 10 workout myths

January 5, 2021 at 6:33 p.m.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I eat fairly healthy, but I want to lose weight and improve my physical wellness in the new year. I'm finding a lot of conflicting information about...

Yoga has benefits that a typical gym routine may not.

Mayo Clinic Q and A: The health benefits of yoga

January 5, 2021 at 6:19 p.m.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have always been fairly flexible, so I have never felt compelled to include yoga in my fitness routine. Typically, I just walk and maybe do some...

Coping with reminders after a loss

January 4, 2021 at 8:30 p.m.

Grief doesn't magically end at a certain point after a loved one's death. Reminders often bring back the pain of loss. When a loved one dies, you might be faced...

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden adjusts his face mask as he leaves the Queen Theater on December 7, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware.

Mirroring healthy behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic

December 23, 2020 at 9:15 p.m.

Have you ever heard a lame joke but see everyone else is laughing so you find yourself giggling along? Or lean into a conversation when others were, as well? Or...

Home office ergonomics tips

December 9, 2020 at 10:43 p.m.

Ergonomics is the way you fit to your workspace. Proper office ergonomics, including correct chair height, adequate equipment spacing and good desk posture, can help you and your joints stay...

<a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/healthy-living/ease-stress-tips">Everyday stress</a> can worsen your sleep, increase the risk of stroke and weaken your immune system. Heading into 2020, 34% of Americans resolved to reduce stress.Â

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly disrupted everyone's lives, creating a lot of stress. You might not realize it, but that stress can affect your health. Frequent headaches, trouble sleeping, fatigue,...