{"id":3826,"date":"2022-08-08T12:52:49","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T16:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.verveseniorliving.com\/news-events-blog\/?p=3826"},"modified":"2022-09-19T23:01:10","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T23:01:10","slug":"the-best-ways-for-seniors-to-beat-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verveseniorliving.com\/news-events-blog\/the-best-ways-for-seniors-to-beat-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Ways for Seniors to Beat Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We might not even think about the stresses that could face us as seniors, after all, this is our time to reap the rewards of a lifetime and just relax\u2026right? But the sad fact is, we face stressful situations no matter our age. Sure the stressors may change: Instead of worrying about work and kids, we worry about health, increasing loss of independence, and the loss of loved ones. The way we mentally, and therefore physically deal with those stressors, can have a huge impact on our overall health.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been verified through scientific exploration that more than 80 percent of all diseases are due to stress and strain that originate in the mind and reflect on the body.\u201d \u2013 American Medical Association<\/p>\n

As our body naturally reacts to stress, it goes into a \u201cfight or flight\u201d response, which over time, leads to high blood pressure, heart disease, gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, headaches, anxiety & depression, and a weakened immune system. Symptoms to watch for include:<\/p>\n