All The Ways This Election Is Messing With Your Brain And Body

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There are just a few short days left before the election (can you believe it?) and the tension doesn’t seem to stop rising.

Recent research suggests that election stress is a very real phenomenon. Americans are becoming increasingly anxious with the negative news cycle and the potential presidential outcome.

Luckily, there are a few simple strategies you can practice if you’re feeling some of the pressure of this high-stakes election. Happify, a website and app dedicated to helping people build skills for happiness through science-based activities and games, created an infographic that contains everything you need to know about how elections affect well-being. Take a look below, get informed on how to manage it and then head to the polls on November 8!

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