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Former Surgeon General: I'm Worried About America's Stress (National Geographic)

  • Writer: Vivek Murthy
    Vivek Murthy
  • Sep 15, 2017
  • 1 min read

As U.S. Surgeon General from 2014 until spring 2017, Vivek Murthy, 40, extended his office’s public health advocacy to matters such as reliable transportation, safe neighborhoods, and affordable housing. Now, he continues to push to reduce stigmas around mental illness and to promote emotional well-being and healthy habits. He spoke to National Geographic. Read the full interview.

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Subway Surfers City
Feb 05

When Murthy talks about healthy habits beyond medicine, it highlights how everyday activities matter, and for some people, relaxing with Subway Surfers City can be a low-pressure way to unwind, regain focus, and feel a small sense of control during overwhelming days.

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sipolomen
Feb 03

This post brings critical attention to the growing issue of stress in modern society. Your writing makes the urgency of the topic very accessible and actionable. The way you explained the topic was very clear and helpful. I also found a discussion on https://gocollectiv.com/ that explored mental wellness strategies in professional environments, which added an interesting perspective. This is essential reading for anyone looking to understand and address stress today.

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Magnet Alice
Magnet Alice
Jan 24

Murthy 1v1 LOL argues that society often views emotions as a weakness rather than a source of strength and that cultivating positive emotional health

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sisajyn
Jan 21

This article presents an important and timely conversation about stress in a very grounded and compassionate way. The explanations felt balanced, informative, and easy to connect with on a personal level. I recently came across a similar discussion on a review-style blog while reading through https://www.attn2detail.info/, and it added another thoughtful angle to the same issue. Pieces like this are valuable for helping readers reflect and better understand the broader implications of stress on society.

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