How to have a peaceful Christmas with a loved one suffering from dementia?
Decorations, activities, outside help... Researchers provide some advice for adapting Christmas festivities to the needs and abilities of a loved ...
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Christmas: scratch games, “a gift not suitable for children”
In some families, scratch games will be present this evening at the foot of the tree and will be offered ...
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Why does red wine cause headaches?
A few hours before Christmas Eve, two experts highlight a compound present in the skin of grapes, which is responsible ...
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Why does Christmas dinner make us sleepy?
During the end-of-year holidays, meals follow one another. Richer than usual, they can cause drowsiness. THE ESSENTIAL It's common to ...
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Christmas, New Year: “We are careful not to concentrate all the heavy holiday dishes on the same meal”
Foie gras, smoked salmon, turkey, duchess potatoes, morel sauce, log… Christmas and New Year meals are very tempting. But, it ...
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There are more heart attacks at Christmas than any other day of the year
Cold, alcohol, stress... The end-of-year holidays are associated with a peak in cardiac events, particularly on Christmas Day. How to ...
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Christmas: watch out for “grandma’s handbag syndrome”!
During the holiday season, family gatherings can increase the risk of drug poisoning in children. It's called "grandma's handbag syndrome." ...
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Does Santa make children behave better?
Simply believing in Santa Claus doesn't make toddlers any wiser, a British study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL Belief in Santa Claus ...
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Christmas tree syndrome: 7 unpleasant symptoms you might experience
Christmas tree syndrome affects people with allergies who see their symptoms exacerbated once the tree is installed in the house. ...
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End of year celebrations: 4 tips to avoid excess alcohol
Experts from the American Mayo Clinic hospital have shared 4 tips to limit excess alcohol during the end-of-year holidays. THE ...
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Christmas: how to help children of separated parents get through this emotionally intense period?
The end-of-year holidays, especially Christmas, can be a difficult time for children whose parents are separated. To ensure little ones ...
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Healthy foods at Christmas
Magic foods? Like “Jacques and the Beanstalk” you mean? I prefer to say healthy foods are like Santa Claus without ...
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Which dessert for your Christmas menu?
After the starters and main courses, this week I chose to tackle the subject of desserts for the holidays. First ...
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Christmas spirit: personalized gifts strengthen self-esteem
Personalizing the gifts you give can be a big game-changer. If you are still preparing Christmas presents, this study could ...
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Christmas present: why is it not so bad if it arrives late?
Researchers say you shouldn't stress if a gift hasn't been delivered on time, because recipients pay much less importance to ...
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Does believing in Santa Claus have an impact on children’s development?
The magic of Christmas helps children's imaginations flourish. THE ESSENTIAL Santa Claus not only embodies the magic of Christmas, but ...
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Christmas: “The biggest dangers for children are in the kitchen”
The pots are on the stove, the oysters are waiting in the fridge, the table is beautifully set, the presents ...
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Why do children attach so much importance to Christmas gifts?
The importance given to Christmas gifts by children goes well beyond the simple acquisition of material objects. THE ESSENTIAL One ...
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6 tips to avoid dozing off after Christmas dinner
It's not uncommon to feel sleepy after a holiday meal. Several recommendations, easy to apply, help to avoid this post-prandial ...
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What is Christmas tree syndrome?
This is what Christmas tree syndrome is. THE ESSENTIAL Some people may have an allergic reaction when a tree is ...
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Sexuality: watch out for penile fracture at Christmas!
Penile fractures are said to be more common on Christmas days. THE ESSENTIAL The incidence of penile fractures increases sharply ...
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Christmas and New Year’s Day: this new method helps to sober up quickly
A new method helps sober up quickly in the event of an alcohol overdose. THE ESSENTIAL 83% of French people ...
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Christmas meals: rely on these healthy side dishes!
What are the healthiest vegetables to accompany a traditionally excessive Christmas meal? Nutrition researchers add their two cents. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Watching someone shake their gift tells us a lot about their desires
By holding a gift in different ways in your hands, you can quickly determine what you want to know about ...
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How can you help your children manage the excitement and anxiety of the Christmas holidays?
The Christmas holidays are an emotionally intense time for children. THE ESSENTIAL Christmas holidays are a source of excitement and ...
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Food allergy and Christmas: “We can always adapt a dish so that it can be shared by everyone”
Are you organizing the Christmas meal this year, and among your guests, are there significant food allergies? Angéline Galinier-Warrain, nutrition ...
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Christmas tree syndrome: how to avoid it?
In this month of December, Christmas trees appear in homes and can cause allergic reactions in some people. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Christmas: tips for facing “the most stressful time of the year”
Between the preparations and reunions with family, Christmas can be a great source of stress and anxiety for some. Two ...
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Variant Omicron: will we be able to travel at Christmas?
© ShutterstockThe Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus continues to make people talk about it: deemed “worrying” by the World ...
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Christmas meal: 6 received ideas that make it (even more) fatty and sweet
© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© ShutterstockThe end-of-year celebrations are back and, with them, a tradition that we would not ...
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