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Denmark, despite its cold and gloomy winters, is full of people who consistently rank among the happiest in the world.
Hostile partners can experience jumps in stress and blood pressure after an argument. But there are ways to cool conflicts, even during a pandemic holiday season.
Last year’s COVID-19 restrictions were a relief to some people who have experienced family trauma because it spared them difficult holiday visits with relatives. Now, it’s back to holidays as usual.
People in high-risk groups are already more likely to be experiencing negative mental health effects during the pandemic. Spending the holidays isolated from family and friends may make matters worse.
We all know the holidays can be stressful, but we may not realize that we often continue the cycle. Here’s how to let things go and enjoy the holidays instead of dreading them.
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Psychologist, University of South Florida
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Associate Professor of Biology, Program Director Neuroscience, CL and Gertrude York Professorship in Biology, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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