The science behind long-term stress

76% stressed currently

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We're not designed to deal with this protracted period of stress, so how can we combat it? - Dr Peter Mills, clinical director, Cigna Europe

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted almost every part of life across the globe and continues to play a major part in fuelling stress. The emotional toll the virus has had on so many people, not to mention the experiences of isolation, loneliness, financial hardships and mental health trauma cannot be underestimated.  Every aspect of our lives, whether that be personal, professional and cultural, is different now. In place of the day-to-day interactions we used to have both in and outside of the office, we're now logging on to work earlier instead of a commute, working through lunch, eatin...

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