The holiday season brings people together in traditions and celebrations. Stress, illness, and injury, however, can often accompany the joy.

1. Healthy Holidays

2. The holiday season brings people together in
traditions and celebrations. Stress, illness,
and injury, however, can often accompany
the joy.
Holiday Stressors
Typical holiday stressors can range from
trying to do too many activities, to spending
too much on gifts, to finding enough time to
cook or clean for parties and visitors. People
can experience anxiety over familial
relationships. The sleeping schedules and
the diet can be off, too. Holiday food is
generally more fattening, with higher sugar
and sodium.

3. People could be exposed to more food, pet, and environmental allergens. Heart attacks during the
holiday season are possible, due to all of these changes, as well as inclement weather and snow
shoveling. Viruses are easily transmitted during all of the social gatherings. Other dangers can come
from hanging lights on the house, such as falls and accidents. Overscheduling, travel problems, and
finances can all contribute to anxiety and depression. Stress and mood issues may weaken the
immune system. Read more.