There’s so much talk about the joys and perks of Christmas. But did you know that the day after Christmas is one of the busiest times in an Emergency Room? Be forewarned about the following:

1. Overeating. Eating too much, too fast can cause indigestion or diarrhea. It can also trigger heart and blood problems.
2. Overdrinking. Too much alcohol can stress your liver. It also makes you lose control over your actions and speech, causing you to harm others physically (or emotionally). Accidents caused by drunk driving are common around Christmastime.
3. Food poisoning. This happens a lot because platters are usually left exposed on the table until the next day. Remember to refrigerate!
4. Negligence. We tend to let our guards down during the holidays because we’re too busy and stressed out. We overlook important details like giving maintenance meds to elders or keeping away knives and scissors from kids.