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‘Tis the Season for Optimism

As someone who thinks a lot about mental health, I have always been a sucker for the month of December. Even though our climate gives us dark days and cold temperatures, our consumer-driven culture pushes us to gobble up the bargains and drain our wallets, and our...

A Healthy New Year

As the curtains close for 2021, let’s look back at the last 18 months. For many of us, the pandemic has caused disruptions in our day-to-day lives. The pandemic has taken a toll on our work-life balance and also on our eating patterns… [keep reading]

O Come, Emmanuel

Of the many beautiful hymns that have been composed in celebration of the birth of Christ, few in my mind equal the depth of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. The origins of the Latin version Veni, Emmanuel are obscure. It may have been composed as early as the eighth...

Coping with Holiday Stress

For many, the holidays are anticipated as idyllic—a long-awaited time to connect with family and friends, share memories, play games, watch familiar movies (we all have our favorites—Home Alone, Harry Potter, Elf, It’s A Wonderful Life—you know yours), watch sports,...

Avoid Festive Weight Gain

December 2021 is here and with Christmas fast approaching, it’s officially the time of year for festive parties, boozy nights, and comfort food. Despite the excitement to properly celebrate our first Christmas in two years, this does not mean we must undo all the hard...