For those flying home for the holidays, getting the best price on airline tickets can be a challenge, but a Purdue University aviation professor says there are a few tips that can help.
Americans love their turkey. In fact, they love it so much, consumption has grown 106 percent since 1970. And although we usually think of turkey as a holiday staple, the fact is Americans eat it year-round. But the turkey of today is not the wild turkey of yesterday. University of Maryland Associate Professor Nickolas Zimmermann explains.
Thanksgiving is a natural time to express our thanks and establish a ritual of giving thanks for the past year. Being thankful or grateful encourages people to think more positively about themselves, their lives and the people around them. Research even shows that gratitude may extend your life.
The holidays are here - and for many, stress will be an unwelcome guest. University of Maryland psychology lecturer, Dr. Thomas Capo, says that holiday stress can be conquered by following some common sense tips that aim to help body, mind and pocketbook. "Your quality of life need not be diminished because of holiday stress," he says.
The science behind a few holiday gifts for the geek on your list.
Winter is a special time for caution if you or someone in your family is an older adult. It is the season for flus, for slips on icy streets, and for other dangers that are especially great for senior citizens.
Spring and summer are not the only seasons that bring misery to those with allergies.
Considering how common they are, colds and flu are the subject of a great many misconceptions. Dr. Seth Feltheimer, an associate attending physician, and Patricia Ciminera, nurse practitioner at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, offer their insights and expertise on these sources of misery.
The activity and excitement of the holidays tend to make people less careful when they should be more cautious. Dr. Roger Yurt, director, and Robert Dembicki, R.N., M.S., patient care director of the Hearst Burn Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, urge you to take care all the time, but especially during the holidays.
Crowded, bustling malls, repeated trips to the airport to fetch long-lost relatives, and the constant shuffling of cookies and turkey out of your oven can translate into one reaction: stress. Christmas may be the season of love and celebration, but sometimes holiday festivities can become overwhelming.
You cast your eye on the table. Mmm"¦one after another, great heaping dishes of food. Comfort food. Holiday food. You dig in, savoring every bite. Now the meal is over and you are going through that terrible cycle of holiday remorse. Sure, it's great to be able to indulge in some festive food favorites, but there is always that guilt afterward.
It can be challenging to eat healthfully during the holidays, but Dr. Amy Lanou, assistant professor of health and wellness at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, provides some useful suggestions.
1) When a Diet Is More than a Diet: Eating Disorders and Young Adults; 2) Nutrition: Ways to Watch Your Waistline at the Holidays; 3) Holiday Food Tips for People with Diabetes
Time spent together and the comforts of home are great gift ideas for older adults in nursing homes, according to faculty members in the gerontology program at Kansas State University. Gayle Doll, director of the K-State gerontology program residents of nursing homes might feel uncomfortable if they can't reciprocate when it comes to gift giving.
The idea that dying people hang on to life in order to celebrate one more birthday or holiday has no firm scientific basis, according to behavioral medicine researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. There's no evidence that the time of death can be postponed through force of will or hastened by loss of the desire to live, researchers concluded.
The traditional Thanksgiving meal takes much longer to prepare than the three to five hours spent in the kitchen that day. The journey to the Thanksgiving table starts months, sometimes even years before, say food science and agriculture experts at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pa.
Studies show that the average American gains about seven pounds from mid-December to January 1st every year. But that doesn't have to be the case, say these diet and fitness experts.
A note to Santa: Although electronic toys are becoming more educational, "regular" toys are still better, according to a professor at Kansas State University.
All those holiday parties and office gatherings laden with scrumptious food and drink don't have to mean the end of your weight loss plan. It's still possible to enjoy the bounty and not feel deprived of your favorite holiday dishes, says Connie Diekman, director of University Nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis.
On Dec. 1, 2006 UCLA will present a day-long, campus-wide, cross-departmental commemoration of World AIDS Day 2006, including the opening of two major art installations: "˜Dress Up Against AIDS: Condom Couture by Adriana Bertini' on display at the Fowler Museum, and "˜The Keiskamma Altarpiece: Transcending AIDS in South Africa'.
When college students return home for their winter break, it can be an adjustment for the entire family. While parents may have preconceived ideas about how the family will spend the holidays, students are anxious to try out their newfound independence.
December is the month when most people scramble to find gifts for their friends, their family, and sometimes, themselves, especially when they notice that something they've wanted is now on "sale." According to a business professor at Washington University in St. Louis, most people have an easier time justifying an indulgent purchase when there is the promise of saving money, especially when it is in the form of an unexpected discount or rebate.
Finding the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list can be a difficult task. It can be especially tough for parents of young children. Toys are the obvious choice, but with so many out there, how do parents choose the right ones for their children, and is it possible for toys to have some educational benefit as well?
A variety of news tips from Central Michigan University.
With the holiday season fast approaching, Americans are grappling more than ever with what's appropriate when it comes to rewarding service providers with tips, gifts and other token gratuities, suggests Leonard Green, a psychology professor who studies tipping behavior at Washington University in St. Louis.
Most health professionals agree the average weight gain is approximately one pound during the period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Although this may not seem a concern, that one extra pound is often never lost and over several years, this often adds up to five, ten, even 20 extra pounds. However, with a little determination and some planning, the holiday season does not have to lead to weight gain. The Calorie Control Council offers suggestion on how to not gain weight this holidays season.
While it's known as "the season to be jolly," the holidays can be a time of stress, conflict, and pressure for many people. Don't dismay. There are strategies for coping with the emotional stresses and strains of the holiday season, says Randy Larsen, a psychologist who studies happiness and coping techniques.
A 1999 report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission revealed that 7,700 head injuries could be prevented annually if skiers and snowboarders wore helmets. In 2002, the Vermont Snow Sports Research Team initiated a program that has increased voluntary ski helmet use among children a whopping 20 percent.
Academic experts at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business available for Interviews on Winter Heating Costs, Energy Issues
Burn center director available to talk about Christmas tree fire prevention, holiday cooking fire prevention, general holiday burn prevention.
The American Academy of Neurology has experts Available to Speak on Winter Sports Concussion, Alzheimer's Disease, and Epilepsy.
With the holidays just around the corner, food temptations abound on dinner tables across the country. Although this is a common time when people end up straying from their healthy diet, it is possible to enjoy great tasting low-calorie meals.
By now you've heard the stories of E. Coli and other harmful bacteria finding their way into different foods and on to tables around the country. As many of us start planning for holiday meals, it's the perfect time to remember to keep food safety at the top of the menu.
With cold weather on the horizon, podiatrists warn that people of all ages need to take precautions to protect their feet from cold-related injuries like frostbite, ankle sprains and fractures.
The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday season, here are tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Pass on the salt. Cut back on the sugar. Some easy recipe adjustments may be in order for healthier cooking.
Thanksgiving doesn't have to equate overeating -- even if the holiday is all about sumptuous foods.
With gas prices moderating and three in four homes nationwide connected to the Internet, a Purdue University retail expert predicts store and online holiday sales will ring up significant increases this year.
Indiana University experts discuss a color-blind yuletide, survival tips for family get-togethers, passing holiday stress to the next generation and charitable giving 101.
Living Well for October discusses disordered eating concerns over the holidays, cool gift ideas for older friends and relatives, enjoying holiday food fare without blowing the diet, a do-it-yourself low-tech holiday fitness plan and food preparation safety tips.
Every year on February 14th, candy, flowers, and heart-shaped "I love you" cards are sent to loved ones throughout the world to celebrate Valentine's Day. But where do all these holiday practices come from? Love - and expressions of love - were also very much a part of what was the Roman Empire. Just not in February.
Feel guilty that you didn't get to every tradition on your holiday list? Don't, says a Saint Louis University psychiatrist who has advice on extending the spirit of the giving season.
If quitting smoking is your New Year's resolution, anticipating that you will fail might help you succeed. Instead of quitting cold turkey, think about tobacco dependence as a chronic disease, and expect that there might be periods of relapse and remission.
Holiday festivities can pack on the pounds. The typical American adult gains three pounds during the holiday season, making January the biggest dieting month of the year, according to the Calorie Control Council. The Council has encouraging news though "“ many consumers are keeping their spirits bright by eating light.
Battery-powered toys, radios, and portable electronic devices make fun Christmas gifts "“ until the batteries run down. But advances in rechargeable thin-film lithium battery technology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory might one day provide a solution to the dead-battery dilemma.
In 2006, Democrats' net gain of congressional seats will be less than many are speculating, hurricanes will be big newsmakers, and gas prices will hover around $2 a gallon, according to the 25th edition of "Educated Guesses," a series of annual predictions offered by University of Alabama faculty.
If you've failed at keeping your New Year's resolutions in the past, research suggests that it may have to do with the goals you've chosen and how you implement change, reports the January issue of the Harvard Health Letter.
The holidays are a good time for teaching children about giving to others, said UAB early childhood education expert Jerry Aldridge, Ed.D.
The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time. But the first holiday season following the death of a loved one can be a time of great emotional stress and pain.
Giving a trip as a holiday gift might be nice but beware of bogus offers that purport to have great prices on hotel rooms, airline tickets and rental cars.
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