{"id":368611,"date":"2023-12-04T07:47:39","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T12:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platohealth.ai\/do-you-overindulge-during-the-holidays-poll-finds-youre-not-alone-drugs-com-mednews\/"},"modified":"2023-12-04T10:56:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T15:56:04","slug":"do-you-overindulge-during-the-holidays-poll-finds-youre-not-alone-drugs-com-mednews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platohealth.ai\/do-you-overindulge-during-the-holidays-poll-finds-youre-not-alone-drugs-com-mednews\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Overindulge During the Holidays? Poll Finds You&#8217;re Not Alone &#8211; Drugs.com MedNews","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ddc-reviewed-by\"><span><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/support\/editorial_policy.html#editorial-staff\">Medically reviewed<\/a> by Drugs.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ddc-reviewed-by\">By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter<\/p>\n<p>MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023  &#8212; Holiday festivities bring joy to many, but they also give rise to quite a few unhealthy habits, a new survey has found.<\/p>\n<p>Two-thirds of people say they overindulge in food during the holidays, and nearly half (45%) said they take a break from exercise, according to a new survey from Ohio State University\u2019s Wexner Medical Center.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, a third admit they drink more alcohol during the holidays, and more than half report feeling tired and having less time for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHoliday travel, activities with friends and family, and trying to get a bunch of things done can cause people to lose track of their healthy habits,\u201d said <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/find-a-doctor\/barbara-bawer-md-79613\">Dr. Barbara Bawer<\/a>, a family medicine physician at Wexner. <\/p>\n<p>The survey involved 1,007 people polled between Oct. 20 and 23, with a 3.6 percentage point margin of error.<\/p>\n<p>Folks need to stick to their normal routine as much as possible to avoid starting unhealthy habits, Bawer said..<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce you&#8217;re out of a routine, which typically happens around the holidays, it\u2019s really hard to get back on track, partly because the motivation is no longer there,\u201d Bawer said in a university news release.<\/p>\n<p>People should keep in mind that it\u2019s okay to say no, whether it be for one more holiday party or one more rich dish at the buffet, Bawer said.<\/p>\n<p>Bawer also recommends that people:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Maintain their diets by eating a high-protein, low-carb meal during the day before attending an evening event<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Indulge in favorite dishes or desserts, but avoid sampling everything on offer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Keep your normal sleep schedule, even when traveling, and say no to some invitations if it feels like you\u2019re overextending yourself<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Avoid binge drinking, sticking to the recommended two drinks for men or one drink for women<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Don\u2019t drink on an empty stomach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cSmall, consistent changes and slowly adding to them can help you reach your health goals,\u201d Bawer said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ddc-reference-list\">\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li> Ohio State University, news release, Dec. 4, 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ddc-disclaimer\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> Statistical data in medical articles provide general trends and do not pertain to individuals. 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