Stress is contagious in relationships – here's what you can do to support your partner and boost your own health during the holidays and beyond

Hostile partners can experience jumps in stress and blood pressure after an argument. But there are ways to cool conflicts, even during a pandemic holiday season.

Rosie Shrout, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University • conversation
Dec. 22, 2021 ~6 min

Older adults report stress and joy during pandemic

Poll results from August indicate a mix of joy and stress in the lives of older adults during the ongoing pandemic.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Dec. 21, 2021 ~8 min


How to help those who have lost loved ones to suicide cope with grief during the holidays

Nearly all suicide-loss survivors experience guilt, wondering what they could have done to prevent it. But despite decades of research, experts struggle to identify risk factors and predict suicide.

Julie Cerel, Professor of Social Work, University of Kentucky • conversation
Dec. 17, 2021 ~5 min

Mistletoe – famous for stolen holiday kisses – is a parasite that steals water and nutrients from other plants

This evergreen plant has some tricky ways to get ahead, but it’s a valuable part of the ecosystem.

David Hillock, Associate Extension Specialist Horticulture & Landscape Architecture, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Dec. 16, 2021 ~6 min

Parents, beware: Plastic toys may come with risky chemicals

The plastic toy your child asked Santa for likely contains chemicals. Experts offer tips on how to keep your kids happy and healthy this holiday season.

Nardy Baeza Bickel-Michigan • futurity
Dec. 15, 2021 ~8 min

Blame the supply chain for lack of Christmas trees

When you head out to get your Christmas tree, it may seem like the Grinch got there first. But supply chain issues may explain the lack of seasonal cheer.

Ayana Isles-Georgia Tech • futurity
Dec. 8, 2021 ~6 min

Sweden's flight-free movement: how views about holiday air travel are changing

Swedish views on holidays are shifting towards reducing air travel, media analysis shows.

Kimberly Nicholas, Associate Professor of Sustainability Science, Lund University • conversation
Nov. 30, 2021 ~6 min

Prep yourself to get lots of gift cards for the holidays

Thanks to supply chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, gift cards may be one of the most common presents this holiday shopping season.

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
Nov. 23, 2021 ~8 min


Don’t wash your turkey this Thanksgiving

If you want to keep yourself and your dinner guests safe from foodborne illness, you shouldn't wash poultry. An expert breaks down how to stay safe.

NC State • futurity
Nov. 19, 2021 ~5 min

This Thanksgiving, thank your past self

Expressing gratitute to your past self may offer an increase in the self-awareness measures of clarity, authenticity, and connectedness.

Alisson Clark-Florida • futurity
Nov. 17, 2021 ~5 min

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