As if pre-Christmas work schedules aren’t hectic enough, the whirl of social events, gift shopping and family visits can mean the season feels like one, long to-do list. Such is the pressure to pull off the perfect celebration, we often simply battle on through. Yet, according to the latest statistics, keeping a stiff upper lip could take a long-term toll on your health.
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