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On Thanksgiving, people may forgo breakfast or lunch to save room for a feast in the evening. But that’s not the best strategy to avoid packing on the pounds this holiday season.

When people skip meals, they end up feeling so hungry by dinnertime that they overeat. So it’s best to eat a regular breakfast and lunch on Thanksgiving at the same time you normally would eat these meals. Also, eat a healthy snack, such as nuts, before the big evening feast to keep your appetite in check.

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Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.