Post-party ‘hangxiety’ is common after drinking alcohol. It is caused by changing levels of chemicals and neurotransmitters in the brain.
Articles on Christmas 2019
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A study shows that when compared to lesbian, gay and bisexual youth, heterosexual youth report improved family relations over the same time period.
For so many people, Christmas movies are a link with a happy and safe childhood home.
Candy canes have an uncertain history from their flavour to their stripes. One thing is certain though: they make your mouth feel cold.
Can the new owner of GEDmatch ,a genealogy database preserve its original purpose while allowing a seamless service to law enforcement?
We are addicted to consumption during these holidays, which leads to a massive amount of landfill waste. Giant retailers like Walmart could help the problem, but they haven’t.
Modern viewers: Scrooge doesn’t discuss what he’s learned or ask for redemption. He swiftly negates the life he would have led, had it not been for the ghostly interventions.
Take a good look at those old Christmas ornaments before hanging them on the tree – you may find it’s time to retire some family keepsakes.
The holiday window is laden with nostalgia and associations of childhood traditions and a longing for drawn-out moments.
A list of 5 great reads for young critical thinkers and the adults in their lives — in time for holiday gift-giving.
Consumerism reaches a frenzied peak as the holidays approach, but it’s not too late to put on the brakes.
Real Christmas trees may be in short supply this year thanks to the 2008 economic downturn, climate change and insect infestations.
Books have always made great Christmas gifts. But what makes them so special, aside from their being so easy to wrap?
For many children, the anticipation of Santa’s imminent journey down the chimney to deliver gifts is nothing but magical.
When hosting a dinner party, are you obliged to let your guests know that you own a smart device like Amazon Echo or Google Home? The answer is yes, according to a privacy researcher.
Innovation is integral to the success of Canadian retailers and encouraging consumers to shop in stores as well as online. The big strategic risk is not innovating and failing, but failing to innovate.
US federal regulations say little about how animals on organic farms should be treated. So if you’re planning to serve an ethical holiday dinner, you’ll have to do some research.
Why do certain toys create a frenzy? Turning raw materials into something that sparks kids’ imagination is no small endeavour.
DNA testing kits will be a popular gift this holiday season. Before mailing off your saliva, it’s important to understand what these kits can and cannot tell us.
Fictional accounts of white Southerners make it seem like it was fun to be a slave on a plantation at holiday time. Many of today’s tours repeat such stories.
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