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Is pandemic purgatory worse than lockdown? How to end the languishing CNN 5 hrs ago © Shutterstock I recently went to pick up a gift card for a friend at a restaurant and came across an unseemly sight. The joint was packed to the rim with people, unmasked, clinking glasses, exchanging friendly banter and acting like pandemic was a word reserved for horror or psychological thriller streaming movie recommendations. It was the first time that indoor capacity for dining and bars was lifted in my area following the low rates of Covid-19. "We've been busy now that everyone is getting vaccinat...

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...