Hot on HuffPost Healthy Living:

 

holiday stress

Kids feel holiday stress too

My kids normally have plenty of unscheduled time to play or just unwind, but the last couple of weeks have been busy ones. At dinner last night, I ... Read More »

Coping with anxiety by being proactive

Does anxiety cause you to shut down some days? For some it does, but a normal amount of anxiety is certainly normal. Drawing the line between that ... Read More »

Five great gifts...to give yourself

If you haven't started shopping already, you probably will soon. And while the holiday season involves gift giving for all of the special people in ... Read More »

Simplify Thanksgiving

I'm not hosting Thanksgiving this year, and boy does that feel good. All I have to do is make a couple of side dishes and plan on helping the hostess ... Read More »

Have a happy (and less stressful) holiday

Depending on your personal situation, the holidays can be a mix of strong emotions. Some people feel happy and excited, and anticipate the holidays. ... Read More »

Stress Less -- sigh deeply, slow down, enjoy holidays. Check!

Here it is again -- the holidays and we're just three weeks or so from one of the largest holidays of the year -- when measured in "stress" amounts. ... Read More »

Holidays: Stressful and unhealthy? 10 ways to fight back

The holidays are supposed to be fun and relaxing, but unfortunately for a lot of people they're also full of stress and frustration. I still get ... Read More »

The deadliest heart attacks happen in December

Like there are not enough things to stress about during the holidays, a new study reports that December is the deadliest month for heart attacks. The ... Read More »