28 - Actions from insight: Spotlight on healthy holidays (24 min)

 The holidays are a time of celebration, but they can also be a challenging time to maintain heart-healthy habits. In today’s episode, Maeson Latsko, PhD and Patty Bianchi, MS, RDN discuss how disrupted routines, rich foods, and elevated stress can impact well-being. We discuss realistic, evidence-based ways to enjoy the holidays while supporting cardiometabolic health. This episode will Discuss common challenges faced during the holiday season (2:15) Review ways to avoid holiday weight gain (5:42) Provide practical tips to enjoy the holiday season while supporting your physical health, mental health and well-being (15:10)   To learn more, please review the additional resources below for information on our cardiovascular, metabolic, endocrine, and wellness offerings as well as educational resources and insights from our team of experts. At Quest Diagnostics, we are committed to providing you with results and insights to support your clinical decisions. Date: December 2025 Speaker(s):  Maeson Latsko, PhD; Patty Bianchi, MS, RDN Contributor(s): Maeson Latsko, PhD; Patty Bianchi, MS, RDN; Trisha Winchester, PhD; Millicent Kee, MSN, FNP-BC   Additional Resources Quest Diagnostics Clinical Education Center [Link]