FORT MYERS, Fla. – For most of us, the holiday season is a happy and joyous time and it can be enriched by the family and friends around us. But family reunions and planned dinners can bring on a lot of stress. So how do you slash the holiday stress before it kicks in?
Dr. Bart Rossi stopped by the WINK News studio with some advice.
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