How Caregivers of People With Dementia Can Navigate the Holidays
Rutgers University-New BrunswickA Rutgers expert on elder care explains how families can make the most of the season when caring for someone experiencing memory loss
A Rutgers expert on elder care explains how families can make the most of the season when caring for someone experiencing memory loss
With the holidays upon us, kitchen accidents can become more common as we cook meals for large gatherings of friends and family. In preparation for the holiday season, a board-certified dermatologist from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is sharing tips on how to treat minor burns and cuts and apply proper wound care.
For many, the holidays are affectionately considered the most wonderful time of the year. But for some, the stress of the season can simply be too much to bear. Let’s face it: no matter what camp you’re in, the holidays can be heavy. From holiday shopping and travel to countless gatherings with friends and co-workers, family dinners, or thoughts of loved ones not with us this year, these months can make even the most jolly among us feel a little frazzled.
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The holiday-suicide myth, the false claim that the suicide rate rises during the year-end holiday season, persisted in some news coverage through the 2021-22 holidays, according to U.S. media data collected and analyzed by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.
Johns Hopkins Medicine experts can provide tips for managing your mental health amid the bustle of the holiday season.
Gift they’ll love. Check. Festive paper. Check. Is it safe? Two Penn State Health Children’s Hospital experts help make sure your holiday gift is hazard-free.
The decking of the halls is underway and, while the ease and convenience of a pre-lit, artificial tree has its appeal, a West Virginia University Extension expert is making a case for the authentic look and smell of a fresh-cut Christmas tree.
Almost everything is more expensive these days: Gas prices have reached record highs. Grocery prices are through the roof. And as we approach the holiday season, all that inflation leaves little money for extras like entertainment, travel, or shopping — or does it? For the scoop on how inflation will influence the holidays, we checked in with UNLV hospitality professor, tourism researcher, and consumer behavior expert Amanda Belarmino.
Julian Givi, an assistant professor of marketing at the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics, has uncovered various mismatches between gift givers and receivers.
Keep allergy and asthma triggers top of mind as you map out what your holidays will look like this year.
To avoid holiday overspending this year, Binghamton University consumer behavior expert Subimal Chatterjee offers a helpful tip.
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey social worker shares how everyone can use mindfulness to cope with cancer during the holidays.
A West Virginia University Extension agent has advice for smart shopping this holiday season amid high inflation and economic uncertainty, at a time when consumers are expecting to spend more to get less.
University of Maryland marketing expert Jie Zhang explains why retailers don’t have high hopes for bright sales numbers this holiday shopping season.
With temptations at every turn, how can you stay healthy through to the new year? Here are some tips to enjoying the flavors of the season with minimal guilt.
A Rutgers expert provides guidance to those who might be at increased risk during pregnancy
Is it really about inflation; and who benefits the most: retailers or consumers? ASU expert explains why online retailers are pushing holiday deals even earlier this year.
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Laboratory employees gave generously during their 2021 Holiday Giving Campaign, donating more than $2.7 million to make things a little brighter for communities in Northern New Mexico and beyond this holiday season.
It’s his biggest night of the year. But for all the gift giving and fun, stress comes with the package for Santa Claus. Penn State Health experts offer tips to keep Santa healthy this year (and you as well).
Smilow Cancer Hospital expert has the latest recommendations for patients and families.
1 in 6 parents rate their stress level as high during the holiday season – with nearly twice as many mothers experiencing high stress than fathers.
For those gathering with colleagues, friends, and family this holiday season, Dr. Anne Rimoin — UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology and the Gordon-Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health — shares tips about how to minimize risk.
Aaron Gale, an expert in world religions working at West Virginia University, is available to talk about the many holidays celebrated around the world during December.
Giving and receiving aren’t just holiday traditions. They’re good for your brain, too. A Penn State Health counselor shares his perspective.
As major holidays and the promise of a new year approach, a new poll of people over 50 shows that most of them are finding joy and staying resilient amid the pandemic. But a sizable minority are feeling a lot of stress, especially among those who said their overall physical or mental health is fair or poor and those with the lowest incomes.
When the holiday season rolls around, will you get to relax, or do you let work creep into your down time? If you fit in the latter category and can’t seem to keep work at bay, you may be putting your health at risk, according to research from the University of South Australia.
During this festive time of year, the CSU is taking the opportunity to give back to its community.
If you’re traveling for the holidays and an emergency happens, virtual health services offer the opportunity to see a doctor from Grandma’s living room – no matter what state you’re in.
By: Kathleen Haughney | Published: December 1, 2021 | 9:03 am | SHARE: With the glow of the holiday season upon us, bosses across the country are grappling with a big question — is it time to bring back the holiday office party?With COVID-19 still keeping some employees remote or on a hybrid schedule, the answer is not so clear cut for many businesses and their employees.