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6 Ways to Be Safe and Healthy During the Holidays (That Have Nothing to Do With Weight)

Want to take care of your health over the holidays? These important steps can make a big difference.

Sophia KellerBrian Clista, MD
Written by Sophia Keller | Reviewed by Brian Clista, MD
Updated on November 6, 2025
Reviewed by Brian Clista, MD | November 6, 2025

Many people focus on weight loss (or weight maintenance) throughout the holiday season. This is not always good for your physical and mental health, and it can also make your holidays more stressful. Instead, there are many ways to take care of your overall health that go beyond any numbers on a scale.

References

American Academy of Family Physicians. (2025). Fall 2025-26 immunization recommendations.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). 12 ways to have a healthy holiday season.

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Sophia Keller
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Sophia Keller
Sophia Keller was an editorial intern on the GoodRx Health team. She has a bachelor’s degree in justice studies from Arizona State University.
Brian Clista, MD
Reviewed by:
Brian Clista, MD
Dr. Clista is a board-certified pediatrician who works in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously served as a National Health Service Corporation Scholar in the inner city of Pittsburgh for 11 years.

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