December 2024

As We Wrap Up 2024, It's Time to Focus on You

As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves at the perfect moment to reflect on our progress, celebrate our achievements, and envision the possibilities ahead. Whether you've just begun exploring the path to better health or are well along your longevity journey, 2025 welcomes fresh opportunities to make your wellness aspirations your reality.

In this edition, we share valuable insights and practical strategies to help you take ownership of your health in the coming year. From science-backed approaches to actionable tips, let's make 2025 your year of optimal living and longevity. Together, let's continue building a healthier, more vibrant future – embracing each step along the way.

Here's to closing 2024 strong and stepping into 2025 with clarity, vigor, and renewed purpose!

TIPS AND TRICKS

SAD Season | Survival Tips From The Arctic Circle

When the days grow colder and darker, our bodies notice. An alarming 54% of workers report "sunlight blues," while depression cases spike by 11% during the annual transition to standard time. This sudden mood shift, known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), affects over 10 million Americans. 

Yet in Tromsø, Norway, where the sun sets around November 21 and doesn't rise for two months straight, residents not only cope – they enjoy it. Despite these polar nights, Scandinavian nations consistently rank among the world's happiest. Stanford-trained psychologist Kari Leibowitz spent a year in Tromsø studying the mindset driving this phenomenon, detailed in her new book "How To Winter."

FITNESS TIP

THE NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

Discover expert tips for safer holiday celebrations from the Mayo Clinic here.

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For more on timing workouts to support your sleep schedule, click here. 

For guidance on setting balanced wellness goals as part of this challenge, click here.