Embracinggratitudecan make it easier to deal with family drama during the holidays. And it also may help you to manage your arthritis. Research found that thankfulness helps people feel happier and more optimistic, even when things aren’t going well. It strengthens personal relationships and can alsoimprove physical health.Continue readingGot Arthritis Blues? Focus on Gratitude this Season and Beyond
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Bust Post-Holiday Blues
For some people, the New Year isn’t a fresh start as much as it is a time of sadness.
“The holidays are such a wonderful time with so much to do, and in the New Year that all abruptly comes to an end,” says Margaret Wehrenberg, a psychologist in Naperville, Illinois. “It can have a profound impact on your mood.”
Peopleprone to depression– including many with arthritis – may need a doctor’s help. But if you just feel post-holiday gloom, try these strategies.