Chronic stress can have detrimental impacts on physical and mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, headaches, and more. Dr. Leana Wen advises being self-aware and honest about coping mechanisms, anticipating stressful situations, and making a list of stress relief techniques. She recommends deep breathing exercises, mindfulness meditation, and exercise as effective stress management tools, and emphasizes the importance of self-care and seeking help from mental health or primary care providers if stress leads to continuing distress.
Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and CNN wellness expert, emphasizes the importance of addressing high blood pressure, which affects nearly half of American adults and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. She recommends a combination of medications and lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, healthy diet, smoking cessation, stress management, and weight control, to manage hypertension. Wen advises individuals to prioritize the area that needs the most improvement and work with their healthcare provider to identify key changes, emphasizing the importance of not delaying necessary medications and committing to long-term blood pressure control.
After testing positive for Covid-19, a CNN editor shares their experience and emphasizes the importance of having a plan in the event of infection. Dr. Leana Wen advises that getting vaccinated reduces the risk of severe illness and recommends seeking antiviral treatments for high-risk individuals. She also provides guidance on testing, isolation, and precautions for those who test positive for Covid-19, emphasizing the need to protect oneself and others from the virus.
