The Holidays and Your Health

Holidays.
A time for fun, games, food, and... poor health?!
Yes, poor health indeed.
Around the holidays, it is cold.
Cold weather means we, as humans, are more susceptible to disease,
resulting in colds, sore throats, runny noses, et cetera.
Also, we tend to eat a bit too many sweets,
and indulge in fatty foods- and large amounts of them.
This all results in a gain of weight, high blood pressure/cholesterol, et cetera.
People over 21 may also tend to drink more than usual-
leading to ill-judgment, which can result in injury,
or they can be wasted the next day.
Anyway, what I'm trying to say is,
enjoy the holidays, but be sensible!
You can certainly have fun one day without destroying the next.
As to diseases, well, they may not be entirely unavoidable,
but you can wash your hands more, especially before and after eating and petting animals.
Eat only a small amount of each food, and never eat until your stomach hurt.
Only eat a few cookies and fatty things,
and supplement the craving with fruit.
Drinking lots of water can help, too-
many people don't drink nearly enough in winter,
since it's not hot out and your body doesn't really urge you to.
But lots of the time, when you think you're hungry and begin to snack,
all you actually need is a drink of water!
So by drinking water, you're "hunger" is filled,
and you won't end up gaining extra weight.
Water also helps you blood pressure out, as well,
and can help prevent blot clots and many other problems.
As to the alcohol problem of the holidays,
well, I'm not gonna say don't drink,
but I will say to watch out how much you drink.
If you want to get drunk, so be it-
just don't overdo it,
and don't drive or do much afterwards.
Of course, not getting drunk would prevent hangovers,
and a number of other incidents and things.
Anyway, have fun and be safe this holiday season!