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A Gentle Touch—Tips for Softer Skin This Season

Linda Lanier

This time of year, those of us of a certain age often look forward to time spent with little ones we don’t get to see regularly. Snuggling with grandkids on our laps beside the Christmas tree—or tucking them into bed after stockings are hung—can be such a blessing. But hearing “Hey, Grandma, why are your [...]

Winter Wellness Tips

Scott Miles

I don’t know about you, but as a child, I always looked forward to the holidays because I knew I’d get time off from school, receive Christmas gifts from Santa and enjoy playing outside in the snow. As adults, though, we tend to become overwhelmed by the stress and burden of the holidays with their [...]

How to Make Your Holidays Healthier This Year

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The holidays are most definitely upon us. Lights are popping up all over neighborhoods. Grocery stores are nearing capacity on a daily basis. And the “light rock” stations have flipped the switch and gone pure holiday music.

And, of course, there will be food. Lots of calorie-packed, cholesterol-raising, wonderfully delicious food.

Which poses a problem for those of us trying to stick to what we know is a healthy lifestyle. We spoon up the casseroles and skip the workouts all in the “spirit of the season.” What’s a health-conscious person to do?

Over the past year, the writers of HealthyScience.net have shared some great ideas on how to keep things in check over the holidays. From doctors to personal trainers to product managers, this crew from Mannatech has some uniquely specific advice for you this year: