Mazzenga runs two or three times a week and goes for a walk on her off days. Rice has a rich social life and enjoys going out to dance, although not in the week before an important race. The researchers identified factors that correlated with bouncing back to better health. They included good mental health; social connections; and other lifestyle choices such as not smoking (or quitting if you do), eating well and sleeping enough. If I’m going through a rough time, I think I just have to live through it and things will look up.

Source: Washington Post December 25, 2025 14:22 UTC