Parents and caregivers: How to stop feeling like a Grinch and be more present with your kids this holiday season
Future-oriented thinking, rather than careening from moment to moment, can help parents have more meaningful moments with their children.
Crystal Cederna, Clinical Psychologist & Associate Professor of Public Health, Michigan State University •
conversation
Dec. 19, 2024 • ~9 min
Dec. 19, 2024 • ~9 min
Why does red wine cause headaches? Our research points to a compound found in the grapes’ skin
Opt for a lighter, cheaper red wine if you’re trying to dodge a headache this holiday season.
Apramita Devi, Postdoctoral researcher in food science and technology, University of California, Davis •
conversation
Dec. 16, 2024 • ~7 min
Dec. 16, 2024 • ~7 min
Supporting a grieving loved one on holidays and special occasions: Practical tips from a clinical psychologist
A clinical psychologist offers research-backed ways to work through grief and support grieving friends and family members during the holidays.
J. Kim Penberthy, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia •
conversation
Dec. 16, 2024 • ~8 min
Dec. 16, 2024 • ~8 min
Meat has a distinct taste, texture and aroma − a biochemist explains how plant-based alternatives mimic the real thing
Whether your holiday table has turkey or Tofurky this year, you’re consuming a combination of proteins, fats and water.
Julie Pollock, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond •
conversation
Nov. 25, 2024 • ~9 min
Nov. 25, 2024 • ~9 min
Awkwardness can hit in any social situation – here are a philosopher’s 5 strategies to navigate it with grace
Awkwardness is what happens in social interactions when you suddenly find yourself without a script to guide you through.
Alexandra Plakias, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Hamilton College •
conversation
Nov. 22, 2024 • ~7 min
Nov. 22, 2024 • ~7 min
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