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Healthy living tips from your friends at Ochsner MUST-READS EDITION Are your holiday decorations up? For many folks, the beauty of the holidays is a welcome respite from the rollercoaster ride that has been 2020. Some people have had their decorations up for weeks already. If you're trying to figure out how to make the holidays special (and safe) during the pandemic, don't worry! We've got tips that are both practical and fun. Any animal lovers out there? If so, you must meet our certified security and comfort canine Mako. Mako can shake hands and knows which Ochsner employees to visit for yummy treats. And learn how adopting your own pet can help lower your anxiety levels. You can still have a joyful holiday season Whether you celebrate Kwanzaa, Christmas, Hanukkah or another holiday, you can still create special memories this year, despite the precautions we should all take during the COVID-19 pandemic. We've got ideas. Here's one idea: 25 days of kindness Today is Dec. 1. How about taking the challenge to practice 25 days of kindness? We have great ideas on how to spread joy and cheer this month.   FEATURED VIDEO Mako is a very good boy Meet Mako, our certified security and comfort canine. Mako is a Belgian Malinois. He's winning many hearts on his daily rounds! Adopting a pet is a win-win You save a furry friend from a lonely life in an animal shelter, and you get a new best buddy. Adopting a pet is a big commitment, and you'll want to be sure you're ready. But if you are, you'll find all kinds of benefits, including lower stress levels. Coping with holiday depression Holidays can be tough, especially when we can't get out and about the way we did before. We've got some great, simple tips to pick up your mood. It's Giving Tuesday! One surefire way to feel better is to help others. Today, Dec. 1, is Giving Tuesday. We explain what that means and how you can participate. Want to help others? We have all kinds of ways to help, including volunteering, donating money and giving blood LEARN MORE About this email: This email is provided as a service by Ochsner Health. To remove yourself from future mailings, please click here to Unsubscribe. Ochsner Health  |  1514 Jefferson Highway  |  New Orleans, LA 70121 ©2020 Ochsner Health  |  Privacy Policy All rights reserved.