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Released: 14-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Expert available: Avoiding food waste over the holidays to save money and the planet
 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

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Newswise: Trauma Doesn’t Take a Holiday
Released: 14-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Trauma Doesn’t Take a Holiday
 Cedars-Sinai

The winter holiday season is a time to slow down, relax, and enjoy time with family and friends. That is, unless you’re a trauma surgeon.

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Released: 14-Dec-2023 8:30 AM EST
Psychologist shares how to set boundaries during the holidays.
 Baylor Scott and White Health

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Newswise: The Medical Minute: Health care gifts for the holidays
Released: 13-Dec-2023 9:05 PM EST
The Medical Minute: Health care gifts for the holidays
 Penn State Health

It might not be thrilling, but sometimes a gift that helps improve someone’s health can be the best one they get for the holidays. A Penn State Health expert offers pro tips.

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Newswise: SMU Expert: Insights on Achieving New Year’s Resolutions to Change Personality Traits
Released: 13-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
SMU Expert: Insights on Achieving New Year’s Resolutions to Change Personality Traits
 Southern Methodist University

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Released: 13-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
‘Tis the season to get vaccinated: How to stay healthy through the holidays
 Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

With virus cases rising and the holidays nigh, three expert from University of Michigan Health give their top 12 tips for avoiding or reducing the impact of COVID-19, flu, RSV, pneumonia and whooping cough in adults and kids.

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Newswise: GW Expert: How to Cope with Social Anxiety at Holiday Parties & Work Events
Released: 13-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
GW Expert: How to Cope with Social Anxiety at Holiday Parties & Work Events
 George Washington University

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Released: 12-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Feeling lonely? Chances are you lost both social support, personal control
 University of Michigan

While the holiday season typically brings joy, cheer and celebration, a significant number of people feel lonely.

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Released: 12-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Should you stop taking Ozempic to participate in the festivities of this holiday season?
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

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Released: 12-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
How Caregivers of People With Dementia Can Navigate Holidays
 Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A Rutgers elder care expert discusses how families can make the most of the season when caring for someone experiencing memory loss

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Released: 12-Dec-2023 8:15 AM EST
Holidays Can Increase Grief and Loneliness, What You Should Know
 Baylor Scott and White Health

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Released: 12-Dec-2023 6:05 AM EST
If a piece of Turkey gets stuck in your throat this Christmas, there is no point in trying to free it with Cola
Amsterdam UMC

Cola. A drink forever associated with the Christmas season. And also, for many, a liquid that can help clear a blocked oesophagus. Something that may be a bit more likely at this time of year.

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Newswise: UCLA Health doctor offers safety tips for common injuries around the holidays
Released: 11-Dec-2023 5:05 PM EST
UCLA Health doctor offers safety tips for common injuries around the holidays
 University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

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Released: 11-Dec-2023 5:05 PM EST
Millions of birds lose precious energy due to fireworks on New Year’s Eve
 Universiteit van Amsterdam

Birds are affected by the mass use of fireworks on New Year's Eve up to a distance of 10 km away. With data from weather radars and bird counts an international team of researchers revealed how many birds take off immediately after the start of the fireworks, at what distance from fireworks this occurs and which species groups mainly react.

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Released: 11-Dec-2023 10:00 AM EST
Keeping Your Body Healthy and Fit During the Winter Months
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

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Released: 8-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Holiday gift ideas for gardeners and cold-weather garden tips
 Texas A&M AgriLife

Whether Santa needs some ideas for you or there’s a gardener you’re stumped shopping for, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert has some holiday gift ideas.

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Released: 7-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
MSU experts: Why we’re drawn to holiday movies
 Michigan State University

Michigan State University experts can explain the elements of a great holiday movie, how brands tap into the popularity and nostalgia of these films and why we keep watching them.

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Released: 7-Dec-2023 8:00 AM EST
Take a stab at avoiding holiday kitchen accidents this year
 Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH

It’s a fact that the kitchen is the most dangerous room in the house, especially during the holidays with its greater-than-normal use. In addition to burns, knife and broken glass accidents affecting the hand and fingers are among the most common kitchen injuries.

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Released: 7-Dec-2023 8:00 AM EST
People who live farther from the equator may be more likely to experience seasonal affective disorder
 Baylor Scott and White Health

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Newswise: Expert shares strategies for managing holiday stress and anxiety
Released: 6-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Expert shares strategies for managing holiday stress and anxiety
 Virginia Tech

The holiday season is often an overwhelming experience for many individuals. The combination of gift shopping, travel arrangements, and the expected anxiety of family and friends can create very stressful situations. Virginia Tech psychologist Rosanna Breaux shares her most effective tips for navigating seasonal stress.  “Planning and prioritizing what activities are the most important is a better strategy than exhaustingly trying to do everything and ending up not enjoying it,” says Breaux, a professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech.

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