Health Tip: Manage Political Stress

-- Political change may be a source of stress and anxiety, research from the American Psychological Association confirms.

About 2 in 3 Americans say concern about the future of their country is a cause of significant stress. Moreover, 57 percent of Americans say they are stressed by the political environment.

The association suggests these strategies to manage stress in times of political change:

• Stay informed, but recognize if you need to take a break from watching or reading political news.
• Recognize similar beliefs with others, even if they do not fully share your viewpoints.
• Get involved in your community.
• Take care of yourself by eating properly and getting plenty of sleep.