News Feature Channel: Winter Holidays

Poison Control Center Tips on Preventing Illness this Holiday Season

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:35:54 EST

A Rutgers New Jersey Poison Control Center expert discusses how children and adults can reduce risks of poisoning

Johns Hopkins Children's Center Experts Offer Health and Safety Tips for a Merry and Bright Holiday Season

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:51 EST

The holiday season is a special time to celebrate, reflect and give thanks. However, amid the festivities, it is important to prioritize health and safety. As families prepare for this busy time of year, Johns Hopkins Children's Center experts are available for interviews on a variety of topics to ensure families stay safe and healthy this holiday season.

Expert Shares Thanksgiving Food and Beverage Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday

Virginia Tech — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:30:02 EST

With the holidays right around the corner, now is the time to think through ways to refine and elevate your Thanksgiving meal. Virginia Tech culinary and hospitality expert David Yanisko shares tips and tricks to ensure that your celebration is a success. Create a stress-free holiday meal plan "The key word is plan. For Thanksgiving, give yourself most of the week to thaw a turkey if frozen (in the refrigerator), peel and trim vegetables, make the pies, etc.

Expert Shares Home Fire Safety Tips for Holiday Season

West Virginia University — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:30:27 EST

Psychologist Available to Discuss Holiday Stress and Ways to Cope

University at Albany, State University of New York — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:05:51 EST

Five Ways to Bring Quiet Into Your Holiday Season

Southern Methodist University — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:30 EST

The Evolution of Black Friday: FSU Expert Available to Comment on Consumer Shopping Trends This Holiday Season

Florida State University — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:00:56 EST

By: Stephen Stone | Published: November 19, 2024 | 12:29 pm | SHARE: It used to be a single day. Now it's an entire month.Changing consumer habits have allowed retailers to kick off the holiday shopping season earlier, rolling out deals throughout the month of November or even before, instead of waiting for the day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday, to showcase "doorbuster" sales.

Thanksgiving 2024 and the Holiday Season

George Washington University — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:10:11 EST

Avoid Holiday Foodborne Illness with Tips From Virginia Tech Food Safety Experts

Virginia Tech — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:15:06 EST

Meals at Thanksgiving and other holidays serve as great social occasions for catching up with family and friends -- and for the sake of all gathered, the culinary delights on the table should be delicious, sumptuous, and most importantly, safe. Melissa Wright, director of Virginia Tech's Food Producer Technical Assistance Network, and Lester Schonberger, associate Extension specialist, are both faculty members in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Department of Food Science and Technology and know exactly what you can do to reduce your risk of foodborne illness this holiday season.

Holiday Travel: Traffic Expert Offers Advice for Avoiding Congestion

Virginia Tech — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:10:43 EST

Nobody enjoys sitting in traffic, especially during the holidays. Hesham Rakha, director for the Center for Sustainable Mobility at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, said if you are going to avoid traffic when traveling for Thanksgiving and Christmas, "you're going to have to make some sacrifices." "You have to choose temporal times where people don't want to travel," Rakha said.

MSU Expert: Ways to Make Holiday Meals More Welcoming

Michigan State University — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:45:09 EST

Experts Available to Discuss Common Holiday Season Topics

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:05:18 EST

Expert Shares Advice on How to Talk Politics with Family, Friends at the Thanksgiving Table

Virginia Tech — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:35:30 EST

The election is over, but conversations surrounding the outcome are sure to continue for weeks to come. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, knowing how to engage with friends and family members with differing political views may help keep tempers at bay - and relationships intact. Virginia Tech expert Todd Schenk shared his advice for how to keep the peace.

What Will My Grocery Bill Be This Holiday Season?

Michigan State University — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:10:57 EST

What will my grocery bill be this holiday season?

MSU Experts: How Consumers and Retailers Can Prepare for the Holidays

Michigan State University — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:45:32 EST

Economist shares advice for managing your budget for Valentine's Day

Virginia Tech — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:05:25 EST

On Valentine's Day, people celebrate their relationships with friends, family, or a significant other. Often, the expression of affection involves monetary expenditures. Jadrian Wooten, a Virginia Tech professor in the Department of Economics, provides valuable insight on effectively managing a budget around the holiday. "People should start by determining a realistic amount they can afford to spend on gifts, activities, or experiences for their loved ones," said Wooten.

Chocolate and candy: The hidden Valentine's Day dangers to your pet's health

Virginia Tech — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:05:15 EST

As Valentine's Day approaches, you may be planning to enjoy some chocolates and candies. While these sweet treats delight us, they can pose significant risks to our pets. Understanding what's enjoyable for us but might be harmful for our furry friends is important during this sweet holiday. "As pet owners, we understand how tempting it can be to share treats with your pets.

Love is more complex than '5 love languages,' says expert

Virginia Tech — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:05:13 EST

The '5 Love Languages' popularized by Gary Chapman often get brought up when discussing relationships, but this Valentine's Day one Virginia Tech psychologist suggests taking a different approach to fostering and nurturing high-quality, loving relationships. To understand Louis Hickman's perspective, it's important to also understand the love languages.

Resolving To Exercise More In The New Year? Experts Say Ease Into It To Make It A Habit And Avoid Injury

Hackensack Meridian Health — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:05:43 EST

Experts on potential for injury when starting new exercise routine surrounding the new year and resolutions.

Doctor's Tips To Make New Year Resolutions Stick

Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:05:00 EST

As we anticipate the ringing in of 2024, many of us will commit to healthy resolutions but will end up changing our tune before January is even over. In fact, some have dubbed the second Friday in January as 'Quitters' Day.' Studies show that of the 41% of Americans who make a resolution, only about 9% keep them through the end of the year.