{"id":524,"date":"2023-12-01T12:53:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T12:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phlexon-dev.com\/senior\/?p=524"},"modified":"2024-03-10T15:48:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T15:48:21","slug":"holiday-heart-syndrome-deck-the-halls-and-not-your-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phlexon-dev.com\/senior\/holiday-heart-syndrome-deck-the-halls-and-not-your-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Heart Syndrome: Deck the Halls and Not Your Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Dr. Sarfaraz Dhanji<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2019Tis the season to be jolly\u2019, but amidst the fa-la-la-ing and merry-making, there\u2019s a thing or two that you need to keep an eye on – Holiday Heart Syndrome! It might sound like the Grinch sneaking into your festivities, but worry not, it\u2019s less of a troublemaker and more of a cautionary tale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What in the Jingle Bells is Holiday Heart Syndrome?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Picture this: your heart, usually a well-orchestrated symphony conductor, suddenly decides to cha-cha or waltz when it should be humming a cozy tune. That\u2019s the essence of Holiday Heart Syndrome \u2013 an unexpected rhythm twist in the heart due to festive shenanigans. Now, we\u2019re not trying to be party poopers, but active adults over fifty-five need to be mindful. Age brings wisdom, but it can also make the heart a tad sensitive. Excessive merry sipping, devouring the whole cookie jar, and embracing stress like an unwanted fruitcake can lead to heart rhythm irregularities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs Your Heart\u2019s Singing a Different Carol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your heart decides to go jazz when it usually plays a slow ballad, it might be trying to tell you something. Look out for rapid beats, feeling like your heart\u2019s doing the tango in your chest, shortness of breath (that\u2019s not from too much laughter), or feeling lightheaded. If your heart\u2019s staging a performance, it\u2019s best to give the medical pros a ring. Let\u2019s deck our halls with boughs of moderation! Here\u2019s how you can have your fruitcake and eat it too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sip Smart: <\/strong>No need to turn down the punch bowl altogether, but consider a slower groove on the alcohol. Drink water between sips or opt for mocktails that still bring the holiday cheer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nibble Mindfully:<\/strong> Those gingerbread cookies and yule logs are tempting, we know! Enjoy them, but sprinkle in some healthy munchies too. Veggies and fruits can be the silent heroes of the buffet table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stress Less, Laugh More: <\/strong>\u2019Tis the season for joy! Take a breather, indulge in festive fun, and remember to laugh – it\u2019s the best gift for your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catch Zzz\u2019s:<\/strong> Sleeping is like a cozy blanket for your heart. Make sure you\u2019re getting enough shut-eye amidst the holiday hustle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consult Your Doctor:<\/strong> If your heart\u2019s feeling more like Rudolph with a red nose than a twinkling star, don\u2019t hesitate to seek help from the medical elves. They know their stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let\u2019s jingle responsibly this holiday season! Your heart deserves all the warmth and joy, and a little mindful celebration ensures you\u2019ll be rockin\u2019 around the Christmas tree for many seasons to come. Listen to your heart\u2019s tune, keep it light, and have a holly, jolly, heart-happy holiday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sarfaraz Dhaji is a concierge medical provider located in the Baymeadows area.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo Credit: RDNE Stock project\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Dr. Sarfaraz Dhanji \u2019Tis the season to be jolly\u2019, but amidst the fa-la-la-ing and merry-making, there\u2019s a thing or two that you need to keep an eye on – Holiday Heart Syndrome! It might sound like the Grinch sneaking into your festivities, but worry not, it\u2019s less of a troublemaker and more of a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1073,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-524","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-health"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/phlexon-dev.com\/senior\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/phlexon-dev.com\/senior\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/phlexon-dev.com\/senior\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phlexon-dev.com\/senior\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phlexon-dev.com\/senior\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=524"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/phlexon-dev.com\/senior\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/524\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1075,"href":"https:\/\/phlexon-dev.com\/senior\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/524\/revisions\/1075"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phlexon-dev.com\/senior\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1073"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/phlexon-dev.com\/senior\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phlexon-dev.com\/senior\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phlexon-dev.com\/senior\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}