PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll — and for almost 1 million Americans, the ultimate toll. But there is a price we are paying even if we have never contracted the virus.
It goes beyond lifestyle changes, financial strain and political bickering. It has everything to do with heightened awareness and persistent worry.
Psychologists warn that one of our greatest methods of protection — the adrenaline surge and release of cortisol when threatened or under stress — is counterproductive when sustained over long periods of time.
As the calendar turns and we move closer to March, we all need to take advantage of the decline of omicron cases and safely enjoy the things that bring us happiness.
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