Our top research picks to improve your holidays

Check out some of the most interesting and useful holiday stories from years past, including food safety tips and some Yuletide history.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Dec. 21, 2022 ~5 min

It’s heart attack season

Circumstances differ person to person, specialist says, but likely culprits include medication lapses and stress.

Liz Mineo • harvard
Dec. 20, 2022 ~5 min


The Puritans waged the first ‘War on Christmas’

An expert explains how we got to the Christmas celebrations of today after the Puritans banned them, as well as other holiday history.

Jade McClain-NYU • futurity
Dec. 20, 2022 ~12 min

12 holiday hazards, according to poison control

Poison control experts warn about a dozen holiday hazards. Because a trip to the ER really dampens the fun.

Alicia Gambino-Rutgers • futurity
Dec. 20, 2022 ~6 min

Poll: What if your teen refuses holiday religious services?

In a poll, 44% of parents said that teens shouldn't get to choose whether or not to attend holiday religious services until they're 18.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
Dec. 19, 2022 ~7 min

Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them

Keeping human foods away from pets is one way to avoid emergency veterinary hospital runs during Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s.

Leticia Fanucchi, Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Dec. 16, 2022 ~8 min

There isn’t much to love about wild mistletoe

Mistletoe may have a romantic reputation during the holidays, but it's actually a nutrient-stealing hemiparasite.

Susan Himes-Texas A&M • futurity
Dec. 16, 2022 ~7 min

How kids can cope with holiday stress

Here's expert advice on guiding children through holiday stress, including giving them a vocabulary for their big feelings.

Ravi Maharajh-Rutgers • futurity
Dec. 12, 2022 ~6 min


Dreading the holidays? These tips are for you

Many people are dreading the holidays, but there are science-backed ways to get more out of the parties and get-togethers.

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
Dec. 8, 2022 ~3 min

How dementia caregivers can cope with the holidays

The holidays may add stress for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. Here are some tips for coping while making the most of the holiday.

Patti Zielinski - Rutgers • futurity
Dec. 6, 2022 ~6 min

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