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7 Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy During a Crisis

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7 Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy During a Crisis

Know tips on how you process your emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • recommends exercising regularly to cope with stress from COVID-19. Physical activity has proven to be beneficial in improving overall health and in ensuring our bodies grow, develop, and function as they should. According to Harvard Medical School, exercising not only reduces stress hormone levels, it also stimulates endorphin production. Endorphins are brain chemicals that help boost our mood.

    exercises you can do to get your blood pumping:

    • vitamin D the natural way by getting some sunlight. Get some much-needed sun exposure if you have a small balcony or by staying in a well-lit room. Consider squeezing in a couple of indoor exercise routines to get your blood pumping and to maintain a healthy weight.

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