Preventing Holiday Burnout burnout counseling deep breathing diet exercise healthy lifestyle holiday overindulgence holidays managing expectations mindfulness new year new years resolutions physical activity saying no sleep stress management support groups Dec 14, 2024

Are the holidays losing their sparkle? Do you feel more like a Grinch than an Elf? It’s more common than you think. Holiday burnout — a state of physical, mental, and emotional tiredness brought on by the demands and expectations of the season — affects 1 in 3 Americans.1,2...

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Celebrate Without Overindulging health holiday overindulgence holidays mindfulness new year new years resolutions self-care stress management Dec 07, 2024

The holidays are a time for joy, family, … and that third slice of pie you didn’t really need.

Two-thirds of Americans overindulge in food during the holiday season, according to a survey conducted at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center. But this trend comes as no...

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Preserving Your Mental Health Through the Holidays added sugars alcohol anxiety b vitamins carbohydrates cortisol cytokines depression dopamine herbal supplements holiday blues holiday overindulgence holidays insulin mental health prebiotics probiotics proteins refined sugars saying no serotonin stress stress management Nov 16, 2024

Overwhelmed by the thought of holiday shopping, family gatherings, and endless to-do lists? You’re in good company. About nine in 10 U.S. adults say that the holidays cause them stress, based on a survey by the American Psychological Association (APA).1 

The holiday season...

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Why Do People Get Sick in the Winter? colds cytokines flu holiday blues holiday overindulgence holidays immune system infections inflammation melatonin respiratory system sunlight uv radiation viruses vitamin d white blood cells winter Nov 09, 2024

The leaves are changing color, and the days are getting shorter and colder. With winter around the corner, snowy landscapes and warm beverages by the fireplace may come to mind — and you may also expect an increased risk of colds and the flu. But are you really more prone to illness in the...

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