{"id":1785705,"date":"2022-12-24T06:30:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-24T11:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1785705"},"modified":"2022-12-24T08:51:14","modified_gmt":"2022-12-24T13:51:14","slug":"beware-of-these-potential-holiday-health-hazards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/beware-of-these-potential-holiday-health-hazards\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware of These Potential Holiday Health Hazards"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbeware-of-these-potential-holiday-health-hazards%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1785705&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The holidays are a time of celebration: family gatherings, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/best-christmas-light-displays-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">glittering lights<\/a>, and maybe even <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/tsa-wrapped-gifts-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">long-distance travel<\/a>. But along with all of the holiday fun comes disruption to your routine\u2014a fact that could put you at heightened risk of certain health hazards.<\/p>\n<p>Now is the perfect time to take stock of your holiday plans, with an eye toward your health and safety. By making a few key decisions in advance, you can enjoy the most magical time of year without the threat of suffering a scary health episode. Read on for seven hazards experts say to look out for, so you can make the most of your holiday season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/food-allergy-covid-risk-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Having This Common Health Condition Lowers Your COVID Risk, New Study Says<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"363722\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-363722\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Hand-holding-medicine.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Hand-holding-medicine.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-medicine-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-medicine-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-medicine-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\"   style=\"display:none\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-363722\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Hand-holding-medicine.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Hand-holding-medicine.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-medicine-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-medicine-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-medicine-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\"   style=\"display:none\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You may look forward to your holiday travel plans all year, but experts say you should take care to avoid one mistake while on the road: forgetting your medicine.<span aria-hidden=\"true\">ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Many people forget to pack their medications, or simply forget to take them while they are away,&#8221; says <strong>Nathan Fisher<\/strong>, DC, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/achievehw.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\">a chiropractor<\/a> based in Illinois. &#8220;To avoid this, make a list of your medications and make sure to pack them when you travel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Fisher also recommends checking the expiration date of any medications you are bringing with you so you don&#8217;t run out mid-trip, and contacting your doctor if you have any questions about potential changes in your routine\u2014including what to do if you miss a dose.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"201197\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-201197\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/01\/woman-shoulder-injury-tender-joint.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Sporty woman tending to shoulder injury tender joint\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/01\/woman-shoulder-injury-tender-joint.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/woman-shoulder-injury-tender-joint-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/woman-shoulder-injury-tender-joint-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/woman-shoulder-injury-tender-joint-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-201197\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/01\/woman-shoulder-injury-tender-joint.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Sporty woman tending to shoulder injury tender joint\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/01\/woman-shoulder-injury-tender-joint.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/woman-shoulder-injury-tender-joint-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/woman-shoulder-injury-tender-joint-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/woman-shoulder-injury-tender-joint-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If over the holidays you find yourself exercising in unfamiliar places, experts say you could be at increased risk of exercise injuries.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If you&#8217;re committed to your fitness routine and also traveling for the holidays, it&#8217;s important to take extra care when going for a run in a new neighborhood or using new equipment at an unfamiliar gym,&#8221; <strong>Caroline Grainger<\/strong>, an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer at <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/fitnesstrainer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">FitnessTrainer Personal Trainer Certification<\/a>, tells <em>Best Life<\/em>. &#8220;While this isn&#8217;t a huge hazard, there are increased risks of getting lost, getting hit by cars, or getting hurt on unfamiliar equipment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"417409\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-417409\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/family-holiday-kitchen.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/family-holiday-kitchen.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-holiday-kitchen-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-holiday-kitchen-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-holiday-kitchen-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-417409\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/family-holiday-kitchen.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/family-holiday-kitchen.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-holiday-kitchen-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-holiday-kitchen-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-holiday-kitchen-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Monkey Business Images \/ Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During the holidays, many people abandon their exercise routines altogether. While it&#8217;s fine\u2014and sometimes even necessary\u2014to take a break from working out, experts say you should be cautious about letting it derail your fitness efforts for longer than you intend.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Many people find themselves too busy during the holiday season to fit in regular exercise,&#8221; says Fisher. &#8220;However, physical activity is an important factor in maintaining good health. To get some exercise [over the holidays], consider going for a walk with friends or family, or setting aside time each day to do some light stretching or yoga,&#8221; he suggests.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"414387\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-414387\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1435139700.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Happy young African-American couple enjoying at home during winter holidays\" width=\"1253\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1435139700.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1253w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1435139700-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1435139700-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1435139700-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-414387\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1435139700.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Happy young African-American couple enjoying at home during winter holidays\" width=\"1253\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1435139700.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1253w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1435139700-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1435139700-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1435139700-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/christmas-gift-exchange-at-home-gm1435139700-476571263?phrase=christmasgifts\" target=\"blank\">iStock \/ blackCAT<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Holiday foods may be an obvious catalyst for allergies, but experts say certain gifts can cause the same unintended reaction.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While foods are a no-brainer here, other gifts like lotions, cosmetics, bath bombs, and even some clothing items have the potential to trigger allergic reactions,&#8221; says Grainger. &#8220;Always ask about someone&#8217;s allergies before buying for them, and always check all of your gifts\u2014even the ones you might not suspect\u2014to make sure they&#8217;re free of any allergens.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more health news sent directly to your inbox, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\">sign up for our daily newsletter<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-418885\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/fda-holiday-food-safety-steps-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"One mature man is preparing a christmas dinner in the kitchen of his home. He is peeling carrots and parsnips.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/fda-holiday-food-safety-steps-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fda-holiday-food-safety-steps-news-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fda-holiday-food-safety-steps-news-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fda-holiday-food-safety-steps-news-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-418885\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/fda-holiday-food-safety-steps-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"One mature man is preparing a christmas dinner in the kitchen of his home. He is peeling carrots and parsnips.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/fda-holiday-food-safety-steps-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fda-holiday-food-safety-steps-news-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fda-holiday-food-safety-steps-news-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fda-holiday-food-safety-steps-news-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re likely already aware that overindulging in sweet treats or high-calorie meals can undermine your health if you keep it up for long enough. However, you may not realize that holiday meals can pose a far more acute threat: that of foodborne illness.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people take extra care when preparing holiday meals, including washing hands and surfaces often, cooking meat thoroughly, and avoiding cross-contamination,&#8221; notes <strong>Erin Blakely<\/strong>, MSW, a licensed nursing home administrator and <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seniorgolfsource.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\">gerontology specialist<\/a>. &#8220;As someone working in hospitals and nursing homes, our admission rates also increase around the holidays due to several of these circumstances,&#8221; she tells <em>Best Life<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>According to the CDC, it&#8217;s important to be especially cautious when thawing meats, preparing raw dough, or eating any food that&#8217;s served buffet-style, as these are common sources for <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/foodsafety\/prevention\/food-safety-seasons-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\">foodborne illness outbreaks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"417414\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-417414\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/holiday-cocktails-alcohol-drinking.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"A glass of whiskey on wooden bar with holiday lights behind it\" width=\"1200\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/holiday-cocktails-alcohol-drinking.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/holiday-cocktails-alcohol-drinking-1.jpg, 254&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/holiday-cocktails-alcohol-drinking-2.jpg, 390&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/holiday-cocktails-alcohol-drinking-3.jpg, 521&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-417414\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/holiday-cocktails-alcohol-drinking.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"A glass of whiskey on wooden bar with holiday lights behind it\" width=\"1200\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/holiday-cocktails-alcohol-drinking.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/holiday-cocktails-alcohol-drinking-1.jpg, 254&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/holiday-cocktails-alcohol-drinking-2.jpg, 390&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/holiday-cocktails-alcohol-drinking-3.jpg, 521&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">SOMKID THONGDEE \/ Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whether the result of stressful family gatherings or a little too much holiday cheer at the office party, Blakely adds that another common holiday health hazard is alcohol poisoning. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s best to limit your alcohol intake over the holidays to the recommended amounts and avoid binge drinking, which can wreak havoc on your health.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Anyone who consumes <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niaaa.nih.gov\/publications\/brochures-and-fact-sheets\/understanding-dangers-of-alcohol-overdose\" target=\"_blank\">too much alcohol<\/a> too quickly may be in danger of an alcohol overdose,&#8221; explains the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). &#8220;This is especially true of individuals who engage in binge drinking, defined as a pattern of drinking that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 percent or higher, typically occurring after a woman consumes four drinks or a man consumes five drinks in about two hours,&#8221; their experts warn.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"392994\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-392994\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_256478011.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_256478011.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_256478011-1.jpg, 366&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_256478011-2.jpg, 563&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_256478011-3.jpg, 750&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_256478011-4.jpg, 220&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 300w, 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src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_256478011.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_256478011.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_256478011-1.jpg, 366&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_256478011-2.jpg, 563&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_256478011-3.jpg, 750&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_256478011-4.jpg, 220&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_256478011-5.jpg, 122&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 167w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_256478011-6.jpg, 500&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 684w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_256478011-7.jpg, 250&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 343w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_256478011-8.jpg, 133&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 183w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_256478011-9.jpg, 223&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 306w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to <strong>Nancy Mitchell<\/strong>, RN, a <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.assistedlivingcenter.com\/author\/nancymitchell\/\" target=\"_blank\">registered nurse and contributing writer<\/a> at Assisted Living, many people overlook a serious threat associated with holiday travel: that of suffering a blood clot during an extended flight. &#8220;The holiday is a high-travel season, with most people going to visit family across the country (and internationally),&#8221; she explains. &#8220;One of the biggest mistakes I see people making is sitting for their entire flight, since extended sitting reduces circulation to your extremities. It&#8217;s why you may feel your legs going numb during your trip.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mitchell says this can be especially dangerous for diabetics or people who have a history of <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/deep-vein-thrombosis-legs-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">deep vein thrombosis<\/a> (DVT). &#8220;Poor circulation can aggravate symptoms and encourage blood clots to form\u2014these can be life-threatening. Ideally, you should take a short walk in the aisle every 30 minutes to an hour to keep your blood flowing,&#8221; she says. Wearing compression socks can also help minimize your risk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are a time of celebration: family gatherings, glittering lights, and maybe even long-distance travel. But along with all of the holiday fun comes disruption to your routine\u2014a fact that could put you at heightened risk of certain health hazards. 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