https://www.deseret.com/2022/12/20/23511238/how-to-stay-healthy-at-christmas/
Kelsey is an assistant managing editor for the Deseret News. She covers religion, sports and the Supreme Court. The sore throat arrived on Tuesday morning. By Wednesday, all I could stand to eat was soup. But after testing negative for COVID-19 on Wednesday, I packed my husband, toddler and two dogs up in the car and headed south to my parents

https://www.today.com/health/how-to-avoid-getting-sick-holidays-rcna61695
It's not too late to get your seasonal influenza shot, as cases and hospitalizations surge across the country, the experts note. The flu shot is recommended for everyone 6 months and older.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320453
Family arguments are the biggest cause of Christmas stress, a new poll reveals. We love Christmas here at Medical News Today. For the past 4 weeks, the office has been full of excitable chatter

https://themighty.com/topic/gastroparesis/how-to-have-fun-sick-holidays/
Movie marathons are perfect if you're home sick or at the hospital for a few days, and they're super fun! 2. Read a good book. I'm an avid reader, so picking up a new series and marathoning it over Christmas break has been a tradition of mine since I was in grade school. I used to reread the "Harry Potter" and "Lord of the Rings

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/why-we-are-sick-during-holidays
More than 51 million passengers are expected to take flights on U.S. airlines this holiday season. That's a lot of people sharing spaces and germs. Exposure to more people, bacteria, and viruses

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a14387289/why-you-always-get-sick-in-winter/
Giphy. As if spending an increasing amount of hours sat inside absorbing other people's germs wasn't enough, it turns out it's actually the stress of the festive season that can tip you over

https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/healthy-holidays/how-to-avoid-getting-sick-during-the-holidays
Also try to relax and manage stress, since stress hormones can harm your immune system. 4. Wash your hands. One way to get sick over the holidays is by touching a germy surface and then touching your nose, mouth or eyes, which transfers the germ inside your body. Prevent this by washing your hands frequently.

https://theconversation.com/covid-or-the-common-cold-what-to-do-if-you-have-symptoms-this-christmas-196298
The symptoms of newer COVID variants are no longer as distinctive as they were with the original strain (for example, a "continuous cough" or a loss of taste or smell). The most common COVID

https://mrplanter.com/christmas-cactus-problems-fix/
Inadequate watering: Christmas cacti require watering once or twice a month. If the soil is bone dry, the leaves become limp, indicating a severe lack of water. Too much watering: Overwatering can cause the roots to rot, leading to limp and droopy leaves. Poor drainage: Poor drainage and soggy roots can make Christmas Cactus very limp. Heat stress: High temperatures and stress on leaves are

https://info.isabelhealthcare.com/blog/the-12-ailments-of-christmas-common-winter-illnesses-and-symptoms
Flu symptoms, which include fever, cough, headache, aching limbs and muscles, sore throat and loss of appetite, usually peak on or around the third day. Get plenty of rest on which your body will insist, and increase your water intake to help your body cope with the infection. Stay on the lookout for more serious offshoots such as chest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0buCfPd6Cs
Spend a little Christmas with Jackie & Dunlap. Red State Update's Christmas album "Santa Is Real" now available for download! Spread a little Christmas cheer

https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-topic/general-health-wellness/sick-on-christmas-tips-for-you-your-teen/
So, of course, people get sick more during the holiday season. This makes this time of year a busy time for hospitals and urgent care centers. However, you or your teen's doctor might not work on Christmas Day. This means you may have to take a different approach to getting a doctor's care: virtual care. Your family doesn't have to suffer

https://www.epicgardening.com/christmas-cactus-dying/
Direct sunlight is not always a bad thing in small doses. Especially in winter, Christmas Cactuses appreciate some direct morning sun. However, harsh afternoon sunlight or direct sun in winter will damage the plant and can cause leaf tissue to die off. Move the plant to a spot with bright indirect light for protection.

https://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/12/20/sick.holidays/index.html
Must-know winter health & safety tips. 3) Germs fly free. Air travel means if there's a small flu outbreak on the West Coast, that virus could be in New York in less than five hours. "Human travel

https://www.thegirlwithashovel.com/problems-with-christmas-cactus/
Problem #3: Your Plant's Leaves are Pale or Red. Cause: Christmas cactus leaves begin to turn pale and then get a slight red tint if they are getting too much direct sunlight. The red tint can be pretty (and harmless in the right settings), but make sure that it isn't getting burnt. Remember, these plants are tropical cacti, not desert cacti.

https://arlingtonvaimmediatecare.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-sudden-illness-on-christmas-day/
Cover your nose and mouth while sneezing and coughing. Avoid using your hands directly to cover the mouth; use a handkerchief. Wash your hands ten times (even more!) with soap and hot water. If this is not possible, keep an antiseptic hand sanitizer with you. However, you are still at risk of spreading the virus.

https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-to-deal-with-christmas-indigestion
Patel's top tips for preventing Christmas indigestion. Try to limit the foods and drinks that trigger your symptoms. Be more aware of the overall amount and frequency of the high-risk food and drinks you have. Sometimes having smaller, more frequent meals across the day is better than three larger meals. Try to take your time, to eat slowly and

https://www.gransnet.com/health/what-to-do-if-youre-ill-over-christmas
Even if you are sick on Christmas day, the doctors at your surgery will be covered by the local out-of-hours GP service. There will be a message on the surgery answering machine telling you how you can access this. ... But if you are not feeling too bad then you may be able to go. I suggest you wait and see how you are on the day you are

https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/christmas-food-what-to-do-if-you-have-too-much-or-not-enough-aJCwo3g1Oo01
Christmas drinks. Lots of Christmas drinks can be stored for a while, and some will taste all the better for it. If you're storing wine, keep bottles on their sides and out of the fridge (the ideal temperature for storing wine is around 13°C, which is much warmer than a fridge). For more advice on storing wine, see our five top tips for

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-am-i-always-sick
Frequently using public transportation or air travel can put you in the path of more illnesses, too. Crowded airplanes, buses or subways make it easy for germs to spread. 4.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/limp-christmas-cactus.htm
Christmas Cactus Problems. Wilted or limp Christmas cactus is sometimes caused by a lack of water or too much direct sunlight. If you've neglected to water the limp Christmas cactus, begin by giving the plant a limited drink. Continue to water sparingly every few days until the soil is lightly moist. Soil that is too wet causes Christmas cactus

https://www.epicgardening.com/christmas-cactus-diseases/
This is where diseases run rampant. If the air in your home is dry, use a humidifier or pebble tray to add humidity to your plants. The ideal temperature range is anywhere from 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Some chilly fall air is necessary to produce flowers. Moving your pot near a drafty window can help with this.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueOffMyChest/comments/18q059b/sick_and_still_having_people_over_for_christmas_i/
Mobile_Enthusiasm664. Sick and still having people over for Christmas! I just want to scream!!!! We are sick. Me and my kids. My wife is started to feel bad. We usually host her family for Christmas. We was going to do that today too but since we are sick my wife told them we couldn't. Then they suddenly said they don't care.

https://www.reddit.com/r/breakingmom/comments/a9ov6p/at_least_i_have_the_stomach_virus_after_christmas/
My 10 year old son ended up with it for around 8 hours on Christmas Eve, but bounced back later that evening. I started with a stomach ache around 10pm last night, and was puking Christmas dinner up by 4am. Now I'm home alone with my 1.5 year old son, letting him have as much tablet time as he wants because I'm too sick to give a fuck.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-06-14/why-is-everyone-getting-sick-behind-the-global-rise-in-rsv-flu-measles
Xiang, a software developer in Shanghai, caught all three too. Her elderly parents, who were helping care for her 10-month-old, tested positive for Covid-19 in early March, and her father got