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If you’re like many people, you worry about money. In fact, money and the economy were among the top-rated stressors for adults in the 2023 Stress in America survey conducted on behalf of the American Psychological Association.
Financial stress can take a serious toll on your well-being, increasing your risk of heart disease, depression, and other health issues. Learn how it may affect you, plus effective ways to ease your mind.
Hedy Marks is a medical journalist who writes frequently about all aspects of managing your health.
Sources: American Psychological Association. Stre... + 8
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