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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Holiday Stress and Wellness Edition: Holiday Stress and Mental Health
Description: Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guest: Mark A. Frye, M.D.
For many, the holidays are a time for happiness and connecting with family and friends. It’s often a time of celebration. But for some, it can be a time of increased stress, anxiety and sadness. In some cases, our good health habits such as eating healthy, regular exercise and getting adequate sleep are replaced by overeating, consuming excess alcohol and taking on too many responsibilities. A recent study by the American Psychological Society found that 89% of those surveyed felt stressed during the ho...