Dr. Brooke Hildebrand Clubbs

It’s the season for the treats that come but once-a-year! But, what if as you make your selections at the holiday party, one of Aunt S’marthy’s famous sausage balls rolls off the platter and hits the floor? Do you call out “Five Second Rule!” and pop it back on your plate and later into your mouth?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…or is it? The American Psychological Association reports early one in three Americans expects to be more stressed this holiday season.

It’s clear that having hobbies is good for us, which is something to be thankful for. Anything that increases creativity, physical activity, and social connection is bound to be good for you.

Social support was first described by G.E. Moss in his 1973 publication Illness, Immunity, and Social Interaction. In the last four decades, the definition of social support has evolved. You could call it the exchange of resources with the intent to enhance well-being or just people helping people.

In his 1963 Thanksgiving proclamation, President John F. Kennedy said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

Did you get your flu shot yet? While the focus has been on COVID in recent years, this booster is important, too.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 40 million kids aged 5 to 14 will be keeping up the tradition of knocking on doors this Halloween. The biggest threat to trick or treaters , according to the American College of Emergency Physicians, is actually cars. Children are four times more likely to be hit by a car on Halloween night than on any other night of the year.

Are you a horror movie fan? People usually love them or hate them. Research suggests though that there are good reasons some folks love to be scared and others don’t.

Scary tales of people having their blood sucked by vampires or their heads sought by decapitated horsemen give us chills on All Hollows Eve. Urban legends warn us of those who tamper with trick or treat candy. However, research tells us the real danger on Halloween is: creating a jack o’ lantern.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today, most people are aware of breast cancer, but many don’t have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same.