While it’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of year, for many, it can be lonely, too. But solitude doesn’t necessarily mean sadness. There are ways to use alone time to your advantage, according to these experts. Read more. If you’re going to fight loneliness by having people over, writer Chelsea Fagan has thoughts on the state of the dinner party and how to combat the stress (financial and otherwise) of hosting. Read more.

And, Leslie Beck rounds up the top diet advice of 2025. (Avoid shunning carbs, eat more flavonoids!) Here's what you need to know.

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