When was the last time you flew too high on a swing and lost your stomach, or busted out laughing so hard that you started crying?
If it’s been awhile since you’ve had this kind of fun, you’re not alone.
A lot of us are still recovering from antisocial habits formed in the pandemic. And these days, events outside of our control are taking a serious toll on our health. Last fall, 76% of adults surveyed by the American Psychological Association said stress from politics, race relations, violence and inflation has affected their health. They report experiencing headaches, fatigue, depression, nervousness and exhaustion.
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