The cost of being a host: Women suffer more from gastrointestinal distress during holidays, study reveals
Holiday preparations disproportionately fall on women, leading to significant stress and digestive issues, a phenomenon exacerbated by societal expectations and biological factors. Research highlights that women, particularly mothers, bear the brunt of holiday "CEO" duties, impacting their physical and mental well-being. Acknowledging this hidden health cost is crucial for fostering healthier, happier holidays for everyone.
Holiday preparations disproportionately fall on women, leading to significant stress and digestive issues, a phenomenon exacerbated by societal expectations and biological factors. Research highlights that women, particularly mothers, bear the brunt of holiday "CEO" duties, impacting their physical and mental well-being. Acknowledging this hidden health cost is crucial for fostering healthier, happier holidays for everyone.
