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It's mid November, and I'm finally starting to think about Christmas!

It can get pretty busy from now until Christmas, so just remember to take some time for yourselves. Try to keep up your exercise programs, as exercise will help you deal with stress, and feel more relaxed.

A Sandwich Option for Better Blood Pressure By RealAge Piling your favorite sandwich fixings on the right kind of bread could mean healthier blood pressure. The right choice? One hundred percent whole-grain. A recent study showed that a diet high in whole grains may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure by as much as 20 percent. And all you have to do is check a label! The Whole Whole-Grains Story The story continues to unfold, but experts have some good guesses about how whole grains work their blood-pressure-lowering magic. It's a one-two punch: Whole grains contain potassium, which is the king of all blood-pressure taming minerals, and fiber, which helps you stay blood-pressure-friendly slim. Whole grains also make blood vessels more flexible -- important for preventing pressure buildup in arteries.