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May 2021
36m 35s

Back to Work: Calm Body, Calm Mind

Morra Aarons-Mele
About this episode
This last year has been rough on everyone, in so many different ways. But as we look toward recovery and adjust to life after the pandemic, it’s important to recognize the direct connections among physical behaviors, mental health, and performance at work. Dr. Christine Runyan, a professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and co-founder of T ... Show More
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