We hope your holiday season has been filled with warmth, laughter, and quality time with loved ones! While these gatherings are the highlight of the year, they are also a busy time for respiratory germs. Currently, health experts are closely monitoring a particularly aggressive flu strain making its way across the country: H3N2 subclade K . This strain is moving quickly, and many people are finding that it hits much harder and faster than the typical flu. The Good News About

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—gathering with loved ones to share joy🕎, traditions🎅, and... unfortunately, 𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬!🦠 The holidays are a peak season for the spread of cold, flu, and COVID-19. While these little bugs love our festive get-togethers, we have the power to keep ourselves and others healthy. Here are a few friendly reminders to help us all celebrate safely: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗸: The best way to spread holiday cheer is not to sh

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 are a common experience this time of year, and they can be even more challenging for those living with chronic health conditions. What causes them? According to 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐈 (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the blues can stem from: Less sunlight🌚 Disruption of routines😩 Over-commercialization 😑 Separation from loved ones💔 Below 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐈 has shared a helpful list of common symptoms and tips to beat 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀. 𝐀 𝐬�

Straight from the Heart Patient Advocacy will officially open our doors for business on December 10th, 2025. In our new blog, Heart to Heart , we’ll share important medical information, new discoveries, and updates on changes within American insurance systems. We encourage you to use the comments section to ask questions, react to our posts, and connect with our community. The truth about healthcare is that it’s often impossible to handle it all alone. With Straight from the