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24 May 2026 · Wellness

Managing stress before it manages you

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Managing stress before it manages you

Stress isn't just a feeling — it's a measurable physiological response, and left unmanaged, it shows up in blood pressure readings, sleep quality, and immune function long before it shows up in how you feel day to day.

The good news is that the interventions with the strongest evidence behind them are also the simplest: 20–30 minutes of moderate movement most days, consistent sleep and wake times, and short breaks away from screens through the day. None of these require special equipment or a major schedule overhaul.

If you notice stress affecting your sleep, appetite, or mood for more than a couple of weeks, that's worth bringing to a visit rather than waiting it out — early conversations are easier than late interventions.

Our Internal Medicine and Mental Health teams work together on exactly this kind of overlap, so a single visit can cover both the physical and emotional side of what you're experiencing.

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