While the holidays are generally a happy time of year, it can be stressful and isolating (especially this year) for some. The good news is there are plenty of ways you can stay healthy and happy this year!
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As someone who’s lived with lupus for over 20 years and experienced a great deal of holiday seasons while managing a chronic illness, Marisa shares her 5 go-to strategies to help decrease stress levels, prevent the severity of flares and symptoms, and successfully manage lupus during the holidays.
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The holiday season has arrived! While it’s an exciting time for us all, for some people it brings a whole lot of challenges. This is especially the case for someone like Kimberly Munoz who struggles with a chronic illness. Here are her tips on how to balance it all and get through this holiday season.
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You may not have heard of this one, but holiday heart syndrome is a real thing, that carries real consequences. It’s typically brought on by the number of parties that happen over the holiday season – but more specifically, how many adult beverages you consume. We look into 12 things to know about the syndrome, and how to prevent it.
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Many people suffer with stress, anxiety, and depression during the winter holidays. There are many triggers that can cause a storm of negativity during the holidays—from money stress to family stress, and from pressure and unmet expectations to loneliness. If you’re prone to depression over the holidays, here are some common negative hazards to avoid.
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For many people, the holidays are all about celebrating relationships with friends and family. For others, they’re a time for giving and receiving gifts. But do we really need all of that stuff? Here’s a brief list of some items that will make people happy and won’t have a hugely negative impact on Mother Nature.
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