Give yourself the ultimate gift by taking good care of yourself and loved ones during the busy holiday season. The University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Applied Health Sciences has experts in everything from spine biomechanics to gerontology and mental health to guide the way.

The 12 Days of Health and Wellbeing offers some quick tips on everything from sneaking in some exercise to involving the whole family in celebrations.

Here are few top tips from the series:

Make time for exercise

Supporting older adults during the holiday season

Shovel smart

For more tips and advice, see the full 12 Days of Health and Wellbeing.