Top tips: Self-care for the caregiver by Harvard Health

Caregiver burnout is an example of how repeated exposure to stress harms mental and physical health. Chronic stress triggers a release of stress hormones in the body, which can lead to exhaustion, irritability, a weakened immune system, digestive distress, headaches, and physical pains. Your body does have a natural way to combat stress. The counter-stress system is called the 'relaxation response', which you can purposefully activate through mind-body practices and deep relaxation techniques." - Harvard Health

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Explore 5 ways to care for yourself as a caregiver in this medical health publishing blog.