Ayesha Roscoe

Well, at least some of them.

That means those who use the Affordable Care Act marketplaces to buy their own insurance will see premiums rise a lot on January 1st.

On average, monthly costs will double.

It's easy to get swept up in the holiday swirl of to-dos and social obligations.

Let's be honest, who doesn't like a party?

Perhaps not.

But for that reason, we've turned to NPR's Allison Aubrey for some tips on how to get through this holiday season.

Hi, Allison.

Hi there, Aisha.

It's great to be here.

Lots of us, we look forward to family gatherings at the holidays, but they also can be really stressful, right?

So what would you suggest if someone has like holiday anxiety?

In addition to family, it's also a time of merrymaking, right?

Absolutely.

Do you have any advice for those who want to balance the cookies and the cocktails with their healthy habits?

That's Allison Aubrey, food and health correspondent for NPR News.

Thank you so much.

Thank you, Aisha.

Great to be here.

And I'm Aisha Roscoe.