December 10, 2025

Wellness Matters Newsletter

Quality, unbiased health education for lifelong wellness.
Helping You Live Life Well.

 

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Managing Holiday Food Pressure:
How to Handle Comments, Choices and Comparison

Holidays are meant to bring people together. By setting boundaries kindly, practicing awareness and choosing to engage in genuine connection, you can enjoy the season for what it truly offers, community, gratitude and belonging.

 

Stress, Energy and the Physiology of Overwhelm

Stress management is not about perfection; it is about progress and giving yourself the tools to feel more grounded when life gets hectic.

 

30 Low-Cost or Free Health-Focused Gifts

Not everyone needs more items, but most people appreciate feeling supported, seen and encouraged. Simple, thoughtful gestures can create meaningful moments, strengthen relationships and give someone tools they can return to long after the holidays end.

 

John Candy Deserved Better.
So Do Millions Living with Obesity Today.

John Candy was a cultural icon, a father, a friend—and a reminder of how cruel the world can be to people living with obesity. As the new documentary John Candy: I Like Me reveals, the media often reduced him to his weight, ignoring his talent, kindness and humanity. Weight bias is more than hurtful—it’s harmful. Obesity is a complex, chronic disease, yet stigma persists in workplaces, schools, healthcare and the media. Read OAC's full blog post here.

Join us tomorrow, December 11 at 3 PM ET, for the premiere of OAC’s new Fresh Perspectives episode where we explore stories that move the conversation forward.

 

Obesity Action Coalition
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