The holiday is here!
People are engaged in different activities to ensure that their holiday is successful.
But the innocent activities cooking, decorating and shopping can lead to injuries, elevated stress and other health complications.
For that reason, experts point out top holidays health risks and how to avoid them.
1) Stress Overload
Family gatherings, gift giving, a tight budget and a packed calendar are all part of the season, but may cause some serious stress. “The effect of stress on people’s health is something we see often,” says one health expert.
2) Increase in Chronic Disorders
During holidays, people with high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney or other chronic health issues are always vulnerable.
There is always a lot of chronic conditions like elevated blood pressure and increased heart rate during this time of the year.
Most people aren’t exercising, and they’re more relaxed about their diets, which can spell trouble if you have diabetes or kidney disease. Stick to your exercise and eating routines as best you can, and if you do get out of sync, try to get back on track quickly.
3) House Fires
Decoration tools and candles that we use during holidays are fire hazards and they can explode anytime. So remember to keep fires away during your celebration
Also, holiday lights can wear and fray, so replace them each year as needed. Above all, use common sense: Make sure smoke detectors work properly, keep candles out of reach from kids and pets and use space heaters with caution.
4) Football Injuries
Backyard football is a fun way to round out the holidays, but a few too many drinks and an uneven playing field could mean someone’s uncle gets sidelined with a sprained ankle—or worse.
In fact, fractures, tears, sprains and concussions are all too common this time of year.
5) Car Accident
It’s not just the inclement weather that heightens the risk for trouble on the road. All of the partying during the holiday season can lead to car accidents caused by drunk driving. Probably the worst thing we see in the ER is trauma from drunk driving.
Have fun celebrating, but be safe: Always have a designated driver or arrange for a cab or Uber.