Breathing Easy
Preventing asthma starts by understanding triggers and, perhaps, by changing the way we eat A few months ago, I discovered I could no longer walk up the stairs. I live on the second floor of a Chicago three-flat, so this discovery was particularly troublesome. I’d been getting tired on the stairs more easily, but I […]
Ask the Harvard Experts: Lower Coronavirus-Related Stress with the Relaxation Response
Q: The coronavirus outbreak has raised my stress level. I am worried that it is making me more susceptible to infection. What can I do now to feel calmer? A: The stress response is also known as “the fight or flight” reaction. It’s what the body does as it prepares to confront or avoid danger. […]
