Almost everything is more expensive these days: Gas prices have reached record highs. Grocery prices are through the roof. And as we approach the holiday season, all that inflation leaves little money for extras like entertainment, travel, or shopping — or does it? For the scoop on how inflation will influence the holidays, we checked in with UNLV hospitality professor, tourism researcher, and consumer behavior expert Amanda Belarmino.
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The Medical Minute: What’s making you sleepy on Thanksgiving?
Can’t … keep … eyes … open. Too … much … turkey … A Penn State Health pharmacologist weighs in on tryptophan – is it a myth or the reason you’re sleeping at the dinner table?
WVU Extension expert offers tips to help dash away those extra holiday calories
With many people preparing to gather around holiday tables starting later this month, Dana Wright, a West Virginia University Extension agent, has advice for making healthier choices.
Navigating Holiday Family Gatherings in Tense Times
Rush psychologist offers help handling some tricky situations that may come up this holiday season
Thanksgiving on tap: Best beverage pairings for a fantastic feast
As preparations begin for the Thanksgiving holiday, experts from the Cornell Craft Beverage Institute offer beverage pairings for the food feast, as well as delicious drinks for cooking, watching football and even those sometimes-challenging conversations with family. The Cornell Craft Beverage…
Psychologist shares practical ways to overcome the holiday blues
Charlie Brown might have said it best as he opined to his pal, Linus: “Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy. I don’t feel the way I’m supposed to feel.” Yes, the holiday season can foster moments of great joy,…