Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Zero-proof cocktails are the perfect alternative for feeling festive as the ball drops without experiencing the next-morning hangover. We’ve rounded up a list of our top picks of Eat Fit-approved zero-proof cocktails for ringing in the new year.
For many people, holidays in the snow are as much a part of the end of the year as Christmas trees and fireworks. As global warming progresses, however, white slopes are becoming increasingly rare.
Last minute gift idea: Take a deep breath. Let it go. Repeat. A Penn State Health psychiatrist offers a remedy for holiday stress.
This holiday season, children at Loyola University Medical Center got a visit from a real-life Elf on the Shelf.
Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Winter Holidays channel on Newswise.
When free hot drinks and biscuits are on offer to healthcare staff, how much is reasonable to take before it’s deemed “excessive” consumption, ask researchers in the Christmas issue of The BMJ?
If you’re feeling especially busy this holiday season, new research shows now is the time to take a moment for yourself.
A Rutgers dental expert offers advice for healthy white teeth during the holiday season – and beyond
In the winter, orthopedic specialists at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) often see an uptick in injuries and foot problems that could be avoided with good practices. They offer advice for preparing for weather challenges.
Expert shares advice to mitigate anxiety heightened by the holidays
When the holidays roll around at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, so does a festive spiritual care cart pushed by Chaplain Hannah Rhiza, MDiv, BCC. Trimmed with sweets, fruit and lights, the cart brings Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah to hospital staff members where they work.
The holidays can be stressful, but keeping up with a Meatless Monday routine while traveling is not.
Keith Stowell, chief medical officer at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, and Kelly Moore, director of the Center for Psychological Services at the Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, discuss some practical tips can help minimize holiday stress.
A mental health expert at Rutgers discusses how adults can help children from feeling overwhelmed
Blood donations typically dwindle in the winter months, and are needed for cancer patients. Blood and Marrow Transplant Coordinator at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey shares what everyone should know about donating blood.
Advise from Nina Debrot, MSW, LSW, social worker at Rutgers Cancer Institute, on how cancer patients and their families and caregivers can manage SAD.
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.
Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Behavioral Science channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.
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.
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