holidays

February 9, 2023

The heart gets all the attention, but the brain plays a big role in creating feelings of attraction and other emotions, a neuroscientists says.

A family dons masks while navigating through an airport.
December 15, 2022

This holiday travel season is forecast to be one of the busiest since AAA began keeping track in 2000, with more

December 15, 2022

With COVID rates rising, along with RSV and the flu, health officials are again urging caution. Infectious-diseases specialists offer tips. 

A senior woman looks out a window.
December 14, 2022

For many people, the holiday season means reunions with loved ones, but it also can exacerbate feelings of loneliness among those who have experienced loss. Dr.

picture of older holiday revelers holding glasses of wine
December 19, 2022

More people die from heart attacks between Dec. 25 and Jan.

A holiday meal.
November 23, 2022

In most cases, daytime is the best time for us to eat, says Dr.

A family prepares a meal.
November 22, 2022

Judy Simon, a dietitian-nutritionist at University of Washington Medical Center, says that following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s

Demand for COVID-19 PCR tests through UW Medicine is rising amid the spread of the omicron variant and ahead of many holiday gatherings.
December 23, 2021

Omicron has become the dominant strain of COVID-19 throughout King County, according to Harborview Medical Center's medical director for infection prevention and control, Dr.

Counting the number of bites you take while enjoying holiday treats may seem like too simple a solution to overeating, but the strategy can help you enjoy tasty nostalgia in a healthy way.
December 22, 2021

Counting the number of bites you take while enjoying holiday treats may seem like too simple a solution to overeating, but the strategy can help you enjoy tasty nostalgia in a healthy way.

December 22, 2021

Getting through the holidays without adding weight can challenge anyone. For people with diabetes, carbs can be an issue.

Subscribe to holidays