The song proclaims that this is the most wonderful time of the year...but, it also might be the most stressful time of the year
The song proclaims that this is the most wonderful time of the year...but, it also might be the most stressful time of the year. Brent Martin reports. . .
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More and more research confirms that stress takes its toll.
Nebraska Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joann Schaefer, says that is evident this time of year. . .
Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer; "on your health, overall"
Schaefer suggests trying to maintain some sort of routine during this busy time...eating right, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep. Even if the schedule gets jumbled, try to squeeze in some time to take care of yourself.
Though this is a festive time of year, stress can rob the joy of the season.
Nebraska Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joann Schaefer, says the rush of the season can create an incredible amount of stress. . .
Schaefer; "what actually happens"
Schaefer says people first need to be aware of the stress points...then, they need to take steps to combat stress. Schaefer suggests extra effort needs to be made to keep some sort of routine...eating right, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep.
A time of celebration can quickly turn into a time of stress...this time of year.
Nebraska Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joann Schaefer, says stress takes its toll. . .
Schafer; "on your body"
Schaefer says even if your schedule gets thrown off, you need to squeeze in time to exercise, get some sleep and eat right.
This time of year can be stressful...
...and Nebraska Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joann Schaefer, says you can take some steps to better handle stress. . .
Schaefer; "during the holidays"
No matter how busy things get, Schaefer says you need to take time to take care of yourself by getting enough sleep, eating right and exercising.
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