Keep calm and carry on this holiday season

With the holiday season upon us we tend to get so busy with our life we forget to manage our heart health. With the shopping, the cooking and planning often times we get a bit stressed out. Being stressed and not putting our health first - could be harming ourselves beyond repair.

One of the biggest problems during a holiday season is wearing ourselves out. Becoming mentally and physically exhausted is something that many do. That means, going and not stopping until we get sick. Of course we all get colds and the flu bug - but what damage are you doing to your heart?

Depression is often higher during the holidays whether or not it's financial problems, family problems or grieving for the loved ones we have lost. Remembering is a good thing, as long as it doesn't effect your daily life or daily routines.

Overeating during the holidays can cause some huge issues on your heart as well. Many times as we attend the holiday get-together's we stuff ourselves until we are bloated and cannot do our daily exercise. Also - watch out for the "spiked punch" at the office party which can take a toll on our heart as well.

Watch and check your blood pressure during these busy times as well. The "unexpected guests", the "I need, I want" from the children and trying to keep up with your normal pre-holiday life can get to all of us and that is when your blood pressure can spike causing heart attacks and strokes.

Stay calm and carry on and keep "peace" and control in your life this holiday season - your heart will thank you.