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JOY Drive

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel explains the let-down effect, what happens in the body when pressure lifts, and why holidays and long weekends are common triggers for colds, headaches and exhaustion.

Guest: Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel, School of Nursing and Midwifery at Griffith University

Presenter: Andy Mac

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