America prepares to slow down with an excuse to rest as National Relaxation Day on Aug. 15 draws attention to rising stress levels. With 77% of people experiencing physical symptoms of stress and 73% reporting mental health impacts, the urgency to address exhaustion as a health priority grows. In response, the day urges taking time to recharge, not as a reward, but as a necessary part of daily life.

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Stepping away from constant work is looking less like a luxury and more like a practical reset. With even brief moments of stillness proving effective, small routines become a way to ease mental strain.

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National Relaxation Day highlights a growing need to redefine what rest actually means. While sleep plays a major role in phy

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