Habits that reduce stress during a pandemic CNN 2/8/2021 © Shutterstock Make time to spend outdoors in the fresh air. People have been living in a storm of stress during the ongoing pandemic and political turmoil, which has had a negative impact on our well-being. A little bit of stress is good, and essential for survival, but severe or prolonged stress can increase the risk for stress-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, Alzheimer's disease, cancer and others. © Shutterstock Take a few minutes once or twice a day to sit quietly and meditate. Chr...