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Now is the time to press reset and structure your life to get past the chaos of 2020, suggests psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks. She joined LX News to share three bad habits you should leave behind for a purposeful and meaningful year.

Medical experts are raising flags about possible long-term mental health impacts that may outlast the coronavirus pandemic. NBCLX’s Clark Fouraker breaks down some of the mental health risks Americans are facing, why some in our society are suffering more than others, and how to find help.

The stress of the pandemic is a grind. A data analysis from the American Dental Association shows a surge in cases of teeth grinding, clenching and cracking during the COVID-19 crisis. The increases are striking and potentially costly and painful for sufferers.   Data reviewed by the News4 I-Team shows a nearly 55 percent increase in cases of cracked and...

Our country has experienced trauma this year. But that doesn’t mean we can’t emerge from it stronger — both individually and as a society. Dr. James Gordon, the author of “The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma,” joined LX News to share his perspective on our “healing crisis.”

If you’ve been noticing more hair in your shower drain this year, it’s not your imagination. All the stresses of 2020, including the pandemic, are causing more people to notice increased hair loss. But don’t stress even more, because the news isn’t all bad.

COVID-19 is adding an extra helping of anxiety to what is already a stressful time of year. Dr. Shana Lewis joined LX News to offer tips for people feeling uneasy about their Thanksgiving holiday plans.

I’ve always been fascinated by motivational quotes. Especially the ones that create action. For example, “We’re in this together.” Five simple words on a screen that ignited a movement across the world eight months ago. Today, the effectiveness of that quote seems so distant. How did we go from praying in hospital parking lots to fighting inside grocery...

“We’re in this together”: a quote that ignited action just eight months ago. Today, those words seem quite distant. NBCLX storyteller Cody Broadway looks beyond the political climate at the science behind motivation.

With final election results uncertain, most likely for days, stress and anxiety plaguing voters may only build. Earlier this year the American Psychological Association found that more than half of adults in America considered the 2020 election a significant stressor. “Elections have consequences. In this case, the perception is that the consequences can be fairly dramatic,” said Dr. Anand Kumar,…

Have you been overwhelmed with anxiety ahead of Election Day? You are not alone. People across the country are saying that the 2020 presidential election has been a significant source of stress in their lives. Experts have dubbed this “election stress disorder.” NBCLX’s Clark Fouraker shares what you can do to reduce the tension and make it through the week.

Nearly 68% of American adults say the 2020 presidential election is a significant source of stress in their lives, according to a new Harris poll. Vaile Wright of the American Psychological Association joined LX News to respond to your questions about stress and share wellness tips ahead of Election Day.

Almost eight months after the coronavirus swept the U.S. and millions continue to work from their homes. NBCLX’s Clark Fouraker shares some tips to help ease your pandemic work from home fatigue and bring more balance to your life.

With most people spending more time at home than ever before, it’s important to make the most of your time outside. NBCLX’s Clark Fouraker has some tips to practice mindfulness and de-stress during your daily walk.

Author Laura Day says a crisis is a time when our problems overwhelm our ability to cope. Day joined LX News to share her advice for dealing with stress and responding to crises.

Storyteller and podcaster Jay Shetty discusses his new book “Think Like a Monk,” which offers beneficial tools on how to deal with stress and combat anxiety.

One dog trainer says he’s received an abundance of phone calls over the last month regarding a sudden change in dog behavior in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Many of Dale Buchanan’s clients voiced concerns about excessive barking, chewing, and some aggressive behavior.

Going to the grocery store can be extra stressful right now. “Chicago Today” spoke with Dr. Britt Burton-Freeman, chair of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the Illinois Institute of Technology, about tips for making grocery trips a little easier and which foods you should buy or leave. Here’s her advice: 1) Take stock of what you have…