Title: How Grief Can Affect Your Health
Headings: How Grief Can Affect Your Health
How Grief Can Affect Your Health
Sleep Problems
Fatigue
Immune System
Inflammation
Anxiety
Cortisol
Digestion
Aches and Pains
Heart Rate
Broken Heart Syndrome
Higher Heart Attack Risk
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Content: How Grief Can Affect Your Health
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How Grief Can Affect Your Health
Sleep Problems
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Grief can keep you from getting the regular sleep your mind and body need. You might have trouble going to sleep, or you might wake up often in the night or even sleep too much. Good sleep habits can help. Wind down slowly before bed with something calm like a bath, a book, or breathing exercises, and go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. Swipe to advance
Fatigue
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The emotional toll of grief can drain your energy. To keep up your strength, be sure to eat enough, even if you don’t feel like it. And exercise -- something as simple as a short walk can really help. It's also good to stay connected with family and friends. And a mental health professional or a support group may be able to give you a sense of connection, along with tools to help you through your grief. Swipe to advance
Immune System
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There's some evidence that grief can take a toll on your body’s ability to fight illness and infection, especially if it goes on for a long time.