Posts Tagged ‘holiday’

For many, celebrating the holidays calls for a champagne toast. But for some people popping a bottle of bubbly can be dangerous to your health. "Eye injuries from flying champagne corks, especially around the holidays, are fairly common," said Mark Melson, M.D., assistant professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute. "Champagne is part of the holidays, but opening the bottles properly ... Full story

For many, the countdown on New Year's Eve is a time to celebrate with friends and family and pop open a bottle of bubbly, but for others, it could mean getting hit in the eye with a champagne cork that could lead to a trip to the emergency room and even permanent vision loss. "Champagne cork eye injuries can have a devastating impact on your ... Full story

Forty percent of U.S. adults intend to change their holiday plans due to the risk of being exposed to the H1N1 flu virus, according to a nationwide survey commissioned by JohnsonDiversey, a global leader in the commercial cleaning and sanitizing industry. The survey, conducted by Harris Interactive® between Nov. 20 and Nov. 23, 2009, asked a random sample of 1,002 adults how concern over ... Full story

True or false: Sugar makes kids crazy and most people pack on an average of five pounds during the holidays.  Here's the real story about some of the most common pervasive health misconceptions you might encounter this Christmas. Go to Source Full story

You know that giant cupcake pan you’ve had your eye on? Don’t bother adding it to your holiday wish list – you’re not going to use it anyway. And you know good ol’ Saint Nick? He’s just a tubby binge-drinker who needs to hop onto a treadmill. Sheesh.  Can you say, “bah humbug?” Since it’s that time of the year, we’ve ... Full story

To most of us the holiday season is all about tradition, fun, and family, but if we're not careful, the holidays can also be a pain in the neck-literally-says the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Typical holiday activities, such as shopping "till you drop," lifting heavy boxes and presents, and countless hours of cooking and baking, can cause muscles to work harder than usual, many ... Full story

The holiday season is a time for festive gatherings with family and friends. It is also the time of year when we see tempting treats everywhere we turn. "Weight gained during the holidays often comes from eating foods that are high in sugar and fat. The good news is that you can still enjoy these special occasions as long as you use a bit ... Full story

'Tis the season� for a heart attack? According to Dr. Keith Churchwell, associate director of the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a US database of 53 million deaths occurring between 1973 and 2001 reveals that deaths from heart disease peak in December and January, with spikes on Christmas and New Year's Day. There are many theories as ... Full story

Members: Join our team of experts as we talk about "Healthy Holiday Eating" at our next online meeting on Dec. 22, 2009 at 12 p.m. EST and 9 p.m. EST. How can I cope with all this holiday stress?The holiday season is filled with festivities and ... Full story

Contrary to popular belief, most Americans don’t gain 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s – they gain 1 pound.  (Heavier people are at risk of gaining more.) Sure, one pound doesn’t sound like much… unless it sticks around and invites its friends to visit. It’s not just Thanksgiving and Christmas that are the problem – all those holiday parties take a toll, too. And for many ... Full story