{"id":16606,"date":"2024-12-17T08:43:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T14:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/?p=16606"},"modified":"2024-12-17T08:43:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T14:43:40","slug":"stay-healthy-and-informed-this-winter-resources-for-the-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/2024\/12\/stay-healthy-and-informed-this-winter-resources-for-the-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Healthy and Informed This Winter: Resources for the Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is upon us, and it&#8217;s a perfect time to focus on staying healthy and making positive changes for the New Year. Health information providers are crucial in empowering individuals and families with access to trustworthy health information. From food safety tips to guidance on avoiding scams and making healthier lifestyle choices, libraries can connect communities to valuable resources that support well-being.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll explore practical advice for staying safe during holiday celebrations, tips for setting realistic New Year\u2019s resolutions, and tools for addressing broader health challenges through social determinants of health. We\u2019ll also share a curated selection of trusted resources from organizations like the CDC, FDA, and FTC, along with actionable strategies for libraries to engage their communities in fostering health and wellness.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16614\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/2024\/12\/stay-healthy-and-informed-this-winter-resources-for-the-holiday-season\/1-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/1.png?fit=588%2C493&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"588,493\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Holiday Health\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/1.png?fit=300%2C252&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/1.png?fit=588%2C493&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-16614\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/1.png?resize=300%2C252&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" width=\"300\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/1.png?resize=300%2C252&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/1.png?w=588&amp;ssl=1 588w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stay safe this holiday season and make healthy New Year\u2019s Resolutions!<\/p>\n<h2>Cooking Safely<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/food-safety\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/foodsafety\/communication\/holidays.html\">Food Safety for the Holidays<\/a>\u00a0from the CDC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodsafety.gov\/keep-food-safe\/4-steps-to-food-safety\">4 Steps to Food Safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/buy-store-serve-safe-food\/serving-safe-buffets\">Serving Up Safe Buffets<\/a> from the FDA<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/buy-store-serve-safe-food\/holiday-food-safety\">Holiday Food Safety<\/a> from the FDA<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/food-safety\/foods\/holiday-turkey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sid=\"159658\">Preparing Your\u00a0<span class=\"vivbold qt0\">Holiday<\/span>\u00a0Turkey Safely<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Keep Your Pets Safe<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/keep-your-dogs-and-cats-safe-holiday-hazards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sid=\"159606\">Keep Your Dogs and Cats Safe from <span class=\"vivbold qt0\">Holiday<\/span>\u00a0Hazards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Watch out for False Promises and Scams<\/h2>\n<p>The Truth Behind Weight Loss Ads from the FTC<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/truth-behind-weight-loss-ads-0#spot\">Spot False Promises<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/truth-behind-weight-loss-ads-0#fake\">Fake Stories Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/truth-behind-weight-loss-ads-0#other\">Other Fitness and Weight Loss Products<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/truth-behind-weight-loss-ads-0#other%20things\">Other Things To Watch Out For<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/truth-behind-weight-loss-ads-0#where\">Where To Learn More<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/truth-behind-weight-loss-ads-0#report\">Report False Advertising<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Explore the Social Determinants of Health from Healthy People 2030<\/h2>\n<p>So much of what affects our health is out of our control. How does your library form partnerships in your communities to address these?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/healthypeople\/objectives-and-data\/browse-objectives\/economic-stability\">Economic Stability<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/healthypeople\/objectives-and-data\/browse-objectives\/education-access-and-quality\">Education Access and Quality<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/healthypeople\/objectives-and-data\/browse-objectives\/health-care-access-and-quality\">Health Care Access and Quality<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/healthypeople\/objectives-and-data\/browse-objectives\/neighborhood-and-built-environment\">Neighborhood and Built Environment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/healthypeople\/objectives-and-data\/browse-objectives\/social-and-community-context\">Social and Community Context<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Resources for Specific Goals<\/h2>\n<p>MedlinePlus has pages that may align with your specific goals<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/complementaryandalternativetherapies.html\">Complementary and Alternative Therapies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/disasters.html\">Disasters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/fitnessandexercise.html\">Fitness and Exercise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/foodandnutrition.html\">Food and Nutrition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/healthsystem.html\">Health System<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/personalhealthissues.html\">Personal Health Issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/safetyissues.html\">Safety Issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/sexualhealthissues.html\">Sexual Health Issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/socialfamilyissues.html\">Social\/Family Issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/wellnessandlifestyle.html\">Wellness and Lifestyle<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Additional Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newsinhealth.nih.gov\/2021\/06\/mindfulness-your-health\">Mindfulness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/\">Choose My Plate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/\">Eat Right<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about\/index.html\">Learn about getting a good night&#8217;s sleep from CDC.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/index.html\">Don\u2019t Use Tobacco<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/skin-cancer\/sun-safety\/index.html\">Be Sun Safe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/safety\">Safe Use of Complementary Health Products and Practices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/odphp.health.gov\/news\/202411\/seasonal-strategies-empowering-your-community-stay-active-even-colder-months\">Empowering Your Community to Stay Active \u2013 Even in the Colder Months<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is upon us, and it&#8217;s a perfect time to focus on staying healthy and making positive changes for the New Year. Health information providers are crucial in empowering individuals and families with access to trustworthy health information. From food safety tips to guidance on avoiding scams and making healthier lifestyle choices, libraries&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/2024\/12\/stay-healthy-and-informed-this-winter-resources-for-the-holiday-season\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":348,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[151],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16606","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8NC9K-4jQ","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16606","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/348"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16606"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16606\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16612,"href":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16606\/revisions\/16612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16606"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16606"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}