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While the holiday season is merry for many of us, it’s also a time for stress, anxiety, and depression, which could lead us to behave in ways we will regret. Some of us cave into sugar cravings, go for the booze, spend money we don’t have, and overdose on caffeine. In fact, the American Psychological Association (APA) found that nearly half of all women in the United States experience heightened stress during the holidays, which puts their health at risk. The APA also learned that during this time, 41 percent of women misuse food and 28 percent misuse alcohol. For men the misuse of alcohol is much higher. Here are some survival tips: • • • • •
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