{"id":25644,"date":"2023-04-13T14:34:17","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T14:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ironglobalhealth.com\/em-momentos-de-estresse-nao-recorra-ao-alcool\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T09:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T09:09:09","slug":"in-times-of-stress-dont-turn-to-alcohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ironglobalhealth.com\/en\/in-times-of-stress-dont-turn-to-alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"In Times of Stress, Don&#8217;t Turn to Alcohol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"316\">Do you usually have a beer or a glass of wine when you&#8217;re stressed? Turning to alcohol to relieve stress is not uncommon, but it is not a healthy long-term solution for dealing with the negative effects of stress.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"610\">Many people have turned to alcohol as an escape during times of stress and anxiety since the COVID-19 pandemic began. However, by finding ways to cope with your feelings without relying on alcohol, you can improve your physical and mental health while also helping reduce the risk of disease.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"688\">The next time you&#8217;re experiencing stress and anxiety, try one of these tips:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1788\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15krzl1\" data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"891\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"705\">Exercise:<\/strong> We already know that regular physical activity provides numerous health benefits. These include reducing feelings associated with anxiety and stress, as well as improving sleep quality.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"59u1ka\" data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1042\"><strong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"929\">Call a friend or family member:<\/strong> Talking to people you trust about how you&#8217;re feeling can help you cope with stress and anxiety more effectively.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1x3guwi\" data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1224\"><strong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1075\">Have a well-balanced meal:<\/strong> Eating a heavy or highly processed meal can make you feel sleepy and may not provide the nutrients your body needs to support a healthier lifestyle.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18zr7m2\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1558\"><strong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1275\">Take a break from the news and social media:<\/strong> Watching, reading, or listening to the news every day on television, online, or on social media can increase feelings of stress and anxiety. Instead, focus your attention on what you can control and do something you enjoy. Read a book, go for a walk, or spend time with your family.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mcqf7y\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1788\"><strong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1584\">Take time to relax:<\/strong> Relaxation or breathing exercises can help you manage stress and anxiety. When you begin, make sure to find a quiet place where you won&#8217;t be disturbed and focus your attention on your body and breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"2022\">It is important to focus only on what we can control and take care of our own health. So, try one of these tips when you feel that your stress and anxiety levels are becoming too high. Your physical and mental health will thank you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2079\"><em data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2079\">Source: AICR &#8211; American Institute for Cancer Research<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you usually have a beer or a glass of wine when you&#8217;re stressed? 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