Every winter, during and after the holidays, the death rates increase, creating a strange phenomenon. Experts have always known that during winter the numbers of deaths increase, but they still can’t explain why it happens more in some periods and days more than in others. December 25 and 26 and January 1 register the highest death numbers. The phenomenon was extremely … [Read more...]
Tips on What to Do with Holiday Leftovers
Being Christmas everyone is looking forward to a nice family meal. We won’t going into detail about being careful what you eat this time of year, but rather what you do after leaving the table. Here are some tips on what do with holiday leftovers. On the subject of Christmas meals, all of us known what goes on after we leave the table: tons of leftovers and most of them are … [Read more...]
Keep Your Best Bud Safe During the Holidays
The jolly season is all about sharing and caring. And if you are a pet owner, you’ll definitely agree that during the busy-busy Christmas season, it’s easy to forget about your furry little buddy. Keep your best bud safe during the Holiday by keeping in mind a few simple tricks. Doctor Elisabeth Giedt, a veterinarian working for the Continuing Education, Extension … [Read more...]
Have a Jolly Christmas by Kitten-Proofing the Christmas Tree
The night is calm and full of wonder, as the cold December breeze whispers ever gently beneath our window sills. Everyone gathers around the tree in anticipation of the Christmas miracle. Dad will help his daughter mount the star on the tree as mom rocks back and forth in her chair, waiting for her loved ones to join her for dinner. Everything seems to be perfect: the lit … [Read more...]
Bow-Wow Buds Share Chow
With Father Christmas banging on the door and spirit of the Yuletide floating around, we begin to feel more charitable towards others. And we ask ourselves this question: are we humans the only ones capable of altruistic behavior? A study shows that bow-wow buds share chow, showing that not only human think that sharing is caring. The new research project centered around … [Read more...]