“This election has created a storm of emotions for many voters — whether they feel heightened frustration, anger, anxiety, stress or concern, it leads them to worry about the future instead of staying grounded in the present moment,” Dr. Glover added.

Nearly 69% of U.S. adults reported that the 2024 presidential election is a significant source of stress in their lives.

Election stress, Asfour says, is real. That's because stress can spike hormones like adrenaline and cortisol and lead to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, according to Asfour, who is the medical director of the Cardiovascular Service Line for Dignity Health in Arizona.