{"id":7411,"date":"2024-12-02T12:02:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T18:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/?p=7411"},"modified":"2024-12-02T12:02:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T18:02:19","slug":"staying-healthy-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/02\/staying-healthy-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying Healthy For The Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/celeste-thanksgiving-photo-1024x731.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/celeste-thanksgiving-photo-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/celeste-thanksgiving-photo-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/celeste-thanksgiving-photo-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/celeste-thanksgiving-photo-1536x1097.png 1536w, https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/celeste-thanksgiving-photo-2048x1463.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Different assortment of food at a Thanksgiving dinner.<br>Celeste Cruz\/Vaquero Radio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mural_01.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">For some, the holiday season means enjoying festive dishes, but it also brings concerns like the flu and stress. UTRGV healthcare workers shared advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cristel Escalona, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the UTRGV School of Medicine, recommended staying vigilant, as flu season often spikes during this time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cWe have two wonderful vaccines,\u201d Escalona said. \u201cThe updated flu and the updated COVID vaccines. If you\u2019re going to be around your loved ones, especially elderly parents or grandparents, you want to keep them in mind and protect them.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She added that it\u2019s important to stay home when feeling unwell.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cIf you are sick, stay home,\u201d Escalona said. \u201cThat\u2019s really hard to do, especially if you haven\u2019t seen your family in a long time. But the last thing you want to do is put somebody in the hospital.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid gaining weight, she suggested eating until full and maintaining exercise routines during the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cJust eat until you\u2019re no longer hungry,\u201d Escalona said. \u201cYou don\u2019t have to go on a bender and end up in a food coma afterward. Keep up with your activity, go outside, and get some exercise.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She also encouraged eating greens before other foods at holiday gatherings and avoiding overly restrictive diets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cDon\u2019t deprive yourself completely because you\u2019re just setting up yourself for failure,\u201d Escalona said.\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rick Gray, director of health services at UTRGV, highlighted common mistakes people make during the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cThe problem is not paying attention to it and overdoing everything,\u201d Gray said. \u201cThe foods themselves\u2014desserts and traditional meals\u2014aren\u2019t bad. It\u2019s just how much of them we eat. The other issue is neglecting health and hygiene.\u201d\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He noted the holiday season can also bring overwhelming stress, making mental health a key focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cYou can have family dramas, traveling, buying gifts, decorating, hosting your own parties, and so forth,\u201d Gray said. \u201cThose are things that increase stress.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To manage stress, he suggested going for a walk, practicing breathing exercises, or stepping away from stressful situations to take a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about UTRGV\u2019s health services, call (956) 665-2511 in Edinburg or (956) 882-3896 in Brownsville. 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