Wellness Newsletter | December 2023

Wellness Newsletter: December 2023

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Managing Financial Stress During the Holidays

If the holiday shopping season stresses you out, you’re not alone. Research by financial services company Bankrate revealed that more than half (54%) of holiday shoppers expect to feel financially burdened this holiday season as they anticipate overall high costs.

While American consumers no longer face inflation levels like last year’s holiday season, they are still concerned about costs. Bankrate estimates that 87% of holiday shoppers plan to use at least one money-saving strategy, such as:

Buying fewer items
Seeking out more coupons or sales
Starting holiday shopping earlier
Purchasing cheaper brands
Making gifts or crafts
Obtaining more used or secondhand items

Financial anxiety and stress can be debilitating. Consider these Bankrate tips for managing holiday-induced financial stress and anxiety.

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Holiday Stress? 5 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

If the holidays sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed and out of control, you’re not alone. And if the Grinch has stolen your spirit and good intentions, try some of these tips to reclaim your ho-ho-ho and stay happy and healthy.

Keep up Healthy habits.

Make a pact with yourself during the holidays. For example, decide that you’ll move more and do something active every day over the next three weeks.

American Heart Association

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National Health Observances: December 2023

Educate employees on health risks by utilizing campaigns, promotional tools and resources provided by sponsoring organizations through the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). Here are some this month's observances:

WELCOA (Wellness Council of America)

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What is IBD?

IBD stands for inflammatory bowel disease, which is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that cause chronic inflammation of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The two most common forms of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

You may feel concerned, overwhelmed, or sad after you or your loved are diagnosed with IBD. That is normal. You may also have many questions about your illness and what your life will be like. Learning all you can about how inflammatory bowel disease affects your body and how you can manage your symptoms is a great first step.

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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

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