From DOH: Healthy Pilipinas, December 2022

The end-of-year festivities are on their way this December! As we look forward to a brand new year, may we remain committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle despite this season's temptations. Eat moderately, exercise daily, and have a healthy, merry holiday!

HEALTHY HABIT CHALLENGES

Do them within this month, whenever you feel like it. You do you!

1. START IT: Time surely flies, 2023 is only a few weeks ahead! List all your major health accomplishments over the past months and commit to improving on them during the coming year.

2. DO IT: Focus on what matters most! Holiday celebrations are less about the food and merry-making and should be more about the family and friends we share it with!

3. TRY IT: Try to eat a snack before going to a party! This will fill you up just right to avoid overeating!

4. SWITCH IT UP: You can do without that one dessert you always prepare for the holidays. Ditch it and replace it with fresh fruits instead!

5. TRACK IT: Even though it is the holiday season, make sure to still make it a healthy one! Keep track of how long you are exercising during this merry time. Aim to keep the time spent exercising consistent, even if you miss a day.

6. KNOW IT: Balance what you eat to meet your need for nutrition and enjoyment. Binge-watch our Wais sa Kusina Series on our Healthy Pilipinas page to learn more!

7. SHARE IT: Talk about the healthy choices and lifestyle improvements you've made with #HealthyPilipinas on Facebook. Let's help each other create healthier choices to live a happy healthy life.

HEALTH EVENTS

• Firecrackers Injury Prevention Month

• Ear, Nose and Throat Consciousness Week (December 3 to 9)

• World AIDS Day (December 1)

• International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3)

• National Health Emergency Preparedness Day (December 6)

Adapted: Healthy Pilipinas, 2022 Department of Health Calendar