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Stress has long been a chronic problem for Americans, and new data suggests it's only worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic. The 5 Resets by Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a physician and researcher at Harvard University, offers a range of science-backed tools and strategies to help people recover from chronic stress and cope better in the long run.