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Newswise Winter/Holiday Wire for 02-Nov-2006

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Holiday Nutrition

How to Avoid Holiday and Winter Weight Gain

You cast your eye on the table. Mmm…one after another, great heaping

dishes of food. Comfort food. Holiday food. You dig in, savoring every

bite. Now the meal is over and you are going through that terrible cycle

of holiday remorse. Sure, it's great to be able to indulge in some

festive food favorites, but there is always that guilt afterward.

—NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Eating Healthy During the Holidays

It can be challenging to eat healthfully during the holidays, but Dr.

Amy Lanou, assistant professor of health and wellness at the University

of North Carolina at Asheville, provides some useful suggestions.

—University of North Carolina at Asheville

Holiday Tips / Weight Management News

1) When a Diet Is More than a Diet: Eating Disorders and Young Adults;

2) Nutrition: Ways to Watch Your Waistline at the Holidays; 3) Holiday

Food Tips for People with Diabetes

—s Hopkins Medical Institutions

The Journey From Seed to Thanksgiving Plate Can Take Months

The traditional Thanksgiving meal takes much longer to prepare than the

three to five hours spent in the kitchen that day. The journey to the

Thanksgiving table starts months, sometimes even years before, say food

science and agriculture experts at Delaware Valley College in

Doylestown, Pa.

—Dick Communications

How to Have Your Holiday Cheer -- Without Losing Your Waistline

Studies show that the average American gains about seven pounds from

mid-December to January 1st every year. But that doesn’t have to be the

case, say these diet and fitness experts.

—Dick Communications

Nutritionist Offers Tips to Make It Through the New Year without Putting

on Pounds

All those holiday parties and office gatherings laden with scrumptious

food and drink don't have to mean the end of your weight loss plan. It's

still possible to enjoy the bounty and not feel deprived of your

favorite holiday dishes, says Connie Diekman, director of University

Nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis.

—Washington University in St. Louis

“Lighten Up” and Do Not Gain a Pound This Holiday Season!

Most health professionals agree the average weight gain is approximately

one pound during the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.

Although this may not seem a concern, that one extra pound is often

never lost and over several years, this often adds up to five, ten, even

20 extra pounds. However, with a little determination and some planning,

the holiday season does not have to lead to weight gain. The Calorie

Control Council offers suggestion on how to not gain weight this

holidays season.

—Calorie Control Council

Eating Healthy During the Holidays

With the holidays just around the corner, food temptations abound on

dinner tables across the country. Although this is a common time when

people end up straying from their healthy diet, it is possible to enjoy

great tasting low-calorie meals.

—University of Texas M. D. Cancer Center

A Happy Thanksgiving Meal…Keeping Your Food Safe from Bacteria This

Holiday Season

By now you’ve heard the stories of E. Coli and other harmful bacteria

finding their way into different foods and on to tables around the

country. As many of us start planning for holiday meals, it’s the

perfect time to remember to keep food safety at the top of the menu.

—Baylor Health Care System

Holiday Health

Psychiatrist Offers Advice for Reducing Holiday Stress

Crowded, bustling malls, repeated trips to the airport to fetch

long-lost relatives, and the constant shuffling of cookies and turkey

out of your oven can translate into one reaction: stress. Christmas may

be the season of love and celebration, but sometimes holiday festivities

can become overwhelming.

—NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill

Cornell Medical College

Taking Care of the Holiday Heart

During the holidays most people worry about putting on a couple of

pounds, but in addition they should be concerned about what they’re

doing to their hearts. Every year during the holidays, emergency rooms

see patients with symptoms of palpitations and light-headedness. Further

evaluation usually confirms the patient has an abnormal heart rhythm,

often atrial fibrillation. This condition is a result from

over-indulgence of alcohol.

—University of California, San Diego

Holidays and Special Events Have No Proven Effect on the Timing of Death

The idea that dying people hang on to life in order to celebrate one

more birthday or holiday has no firm scientific basis, according to

behavioral medicine researchers at Washington University School of

Medicine in St. Louis. There's no evidence that the time of death can be

postponed through force of will or hastened by loss of the desire to

live, researchers concluded.

Psychosomatic Medicine, May-2004

—Washington University in St. Louis

When College Kids Come Home for the Winter Break, Stress and Tension Can

Mount

When college students return home for their winter break, it can be an

adjustment for the entire family. While parents may have preconceived

ideas about how the family will spend the holidays, students are anxious

to try out their newfound independence.

—Washington University in St. Louis

Psychology Research Offers 20 Strategies for Staying Upbeat, Coping with

Stress During Holidays

While it's known as " the season to be jolly, " the holidays can be a time

of stress, conflict, and pressure for many people. Don't dismay. There

are strategies for coping with the emotional stresses and strains of the

holiday season, says Randy Larsen, a psychologist who studies happiness

and coping techniques.

—Washington University in St. Louis

Colds/Flu Season

The Facts and Fictions About Flu and Colds

Considering how common they are, colds and flu are the subject of a

great many misconceptions. Dr. Seth Feltheimer, an associate attending

physician, and Ciminera, nurse practitioner at

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, offer

their insights and expertise on these sources of misery.

—NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Researchers Simulate Potential Pandemic Flu

An international team of researchers is using computers to prepare for a

possible pandemic influenza, a type of flu that could infect millions of

people worldwide.

—NIH, National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

" Super Bug " Scares - Straight Facts About Antibiotic Resistance

With recent news about “super bugs, " you may wonder if antibiotics are

still effective, and whether they will work for you when you need them.

You’re not alone - there is a lot of confusion about antibiotics - what

they do and don't treat, and why they sometimes stop working. It is

important to know that antibiotics are effective only if they are

prescribed and taken correctly.

—PriCara

Avian Flu Explained

Infectious diseases expert differentiates between avian and seasonal

flu: the signs, symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.

—Temple University

Shopping/Spending Season

Experts Suggest Gifts For Friends And Relatives In Nursing Homes

Time spent together and the comforts of home are great gift ideas for

older adults in nursing homes, according to faculty members in the

gerontology program at Kansas State University. Gayle Doll, director of

the K-State gerontology program residents of nursing homes might feel

uncomfortable if they can't reciprocate when it comes to gift giving.

—Kansas State University

Electronic Toys Popular But Not Necessary, Expert Says

A note to Santa: Although electronic toys are becoming more educational,

" regular " toys are still better, according to a professor at Kansas

State University.

—Kansas State University

Holiday Giving Season Complicated by Shifting Norms on Gratuities,

Psychologist Suggests

With the holiday season fast approaching, Americans are grappling more

than ever with what’s appropriate when it comes to rewarding service

providers with tips, gifts and other token gratuities, suggests Leonard

Green, a psychology professor who studies tipping behavior at Washington

University in St. Louis.

—Washington University in St. Louis

Finding Educational Toys Is Not Hard; Key Is Keeping Child's Age in Mind

Finding the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list can be a

difficult task. It can be especially tough for parents of young

children. Toys are the obvious choice, but with so many out there, how

do parents choose the right ones for their children, and is it possible

for toys to have some educational benefit as well?

—Washington University in St. Louis

Experts Available on a Wide Range of Topics Pertaining to the Holiday Season

A variety of news tips from Central Michigan University.

—Central Michigan University

Better to Wait for Post-holiday Sales for Self-indulgent Gifts

December is the month when most people scramble to find gifts for their

friends, their family, and sometimes, themselves, especially when they

notice that something they've wanted is now on " sale. " According to a

business professor at Washington University in St. Louis, most people

have an easier time justifying an indulgent purchase when there is the

promise of saving money, especially when it is in the form of an

unexpected discount or rebate.

—Washington University in St. Louis

Academic Experts Available for Interviews on Energy Issues, Winter

Heating Costs

Academic experts at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business available for

Interviews on Winter Heating Costs, Energy Issues

—University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business

Winter Safety

Preventing Ankle Injuries in Basketball Players

With basketball season upon us, it is imperative that high school and

college coaches and athletes understand the differences in risk factors

for first-time ankle ligament injuries in men and women.

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

—University of Vermont

Common Sense and Care: Tips for Holiday Fire Prevention

The activity and excitement of the holidays tend to make people less

careful when they should be more cautious. Dr. Yurt, director, and

Dembicki, R.N., M.S., patient care director of the Hearst Burn

Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center,

urge you to take care all the time, but especially during the holidays.

—NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill

Cornell Medical College

Winter Wipeouts: Don't Delay Treatment for Ankle Injuries

If you fall on the ice and hurt your ankle this winter, don’t put off

waiting to see a doctor. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

warns that seeking immediate care can prevent longer-term ankle problems.

—American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Ask Burn Center Director about Holiday Burn Hazards

Burn center director available to talk about Christmas tree fire

prevention, holiday cooking fire prevention, general holiday burn

prevention.

—Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Experts Available to Speak on Winter Sports Concussion, Alzheimer’s

Disease, Epilepsy

The American Academy of Neurology has experts Available to Speak on

Winter Sports Concussion, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Epilepsy.

—American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Prevent Cold Weather Injuries

With cold weather on the horizon, podiatrists warn that people of all

ages need to take precautions to protect their feet from cold-related

injuries like frostbite, ankle sprains and fractures.

—Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

Holiday Safety Tips From The American Academy of Pediatrics

The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure

they have a safe holiday season, here are tips from the American Academy

of Pediatrics (AAP).

—American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Vermont Ski Helmet Use Study Expands

A 1999 report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission revealed that

7,700 head injuries could be prevented annually if skiers and

snowboarders wore helmets. In 2002, the Vermont Snow Sports Research

Team initiated a program that has increased voluntary ski helmet use

among children a whopping 20 percent.

—University of Vermont

Winter Campaigns

One in Six Americans Have Pre-Diabetes and Most Don’t Know It

Fifty-four million Americans - that’s one in six of us -- have

pre-diabetes and most don’t even realize it. Mark Schutta, MD, medical

director of the Penn Rodebaugh Diabetes Center, is urging at-risk

patients to be proactive and ask your doctor to give you a simple blood

test for pre-diabetes - to arm yourself with information before the

damage is done.

—University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Experts Advisory For World AIDS Day

UCLA AIDS Institute experts are available for interviews about the

following news story: Dec. 1, 2006 is World AIDS Day, when the world

unites to fight AIDS and HIV.

—University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Fowler Museum Presents Art Exhibits For World AIDS Day

On Dec. 1, 2006 UCLA will present a day-long, campus-wide,

cross-departmental commemoration of World AIDS Day 2006, including the

opening of two major art installations: ‘Dress Up Against AIDS: Condom

Couture by Bertini’ on display at the Fowler Museum, and ‘The

Keiskamma Altarpiece: Transcending AIDS in South Africa’.

—University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

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