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The holidays and your brain – a neuroscientist explains how to identify and manage your emotions

  • Written by Seena Mathew, Assistant Professor of Biology, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
imageWhen stress and tension are starting to mount, taking short breaks and deep breaths can help clear your mind.AaronAmat/iStock / Getty Images Plus

Just as the shift to shorter days and colder weather can bring with it mood swings and other emotional challenges, the holiday season can also bring about somewhat predictable changes in mood and...

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