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Embrace Holiday Health: Balance Joy and Well-Being

12/8/2025

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  • Health during the holiday season does not require perfection, according to Samantha Harden, associate professor at Virginia Tech.
  • Harden notes that unrealistic expectations hinder healthy habits and urges integrating healthy choices into holiday activities.
  • She suggests habit stacking, gamifying tasks, and involving others in fitness.
  • Well-being includes happiness and social relationships, not just physical health.
  • People should embrace circumstances and focus on what they can manage to maintain well-being.