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Released: 5-Feb-2020 5:35 PM EST
The Hidden History of Valentine's Day
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

UNLV history professor Elizabeth Nelson separates facts about the effects of marketing, consumerism, and social media on the holiday's evolution from fiction about love's golden age.

Released: 31-Jan-2020 11:45 AM EST
Herstory Being Made During Super Bowl LIV: Women Play Prominent Roles in Sports Medicine, Coaching and Entertainment
National Athletic Trainers' Association

While Super Bowl LIV occurs during the NFL’s 100th anniversary, it also marks another historic achievement: the first time, three female athletic trainers (ATs) will provide medical care during a Super Bowl. They will join other powerhouse females instrumental to Super Bowl Sunday: offensive assistant coach for the 49ers, Katie Sowers, and international sensations Jennifer Lopez, Demi Lovato and Shakira. They are in good company with female viewers of last year’s game comprising nearly 50% of Super Bowl viewers.

Released: 30-Jan-2020 9:50 AM EST
Counting is Caring: Be a Part of the Great Backyard Bird Count
Cornell University

This year’s Great Backyard Bird Count begins on Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14, and continues through Monday, February 17. Volunteers from around the world count the birds they see for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, and then enter their checklists at birdcount.org.

   
Released: 9-Jan-2020 1:00 PM EST
Orthopaedic Surgeons Available to Comment on Musculoskeletal Healthcare News and Trends, Treatment Options, Fall Prevention and More
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

University of Alabama's quarter back Tua Tagovailoa's hip injury. Stephen Curry's broken broken hand. 3-D printing technology that transformed a little girl's spine surgery. If you need an expert to discuss any of these timely topics, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) can provide expert sources to comment on musculoskeletal injury prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

   
Released: 9-Jan-2020 10:20 AM EST
Chiropractors Suggest Limits, Good Habits to Prevent Video Game Injuries
American Chiropractic Association

Taking steps to help kids prevent common gaming injuries can reduce pain today and potentially reduce the risk of long-term damage.

Released: 9-Jan-2020 10:15 AM EST
Expert available to comment on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Wichita State University

Karen Countryman-Roswurm, founder and director of the center of the Center for Combating Human Trafficking at Wichita State University, is available to discuss issues related to human trafficking.

Released: 17-Dec-2019 3:55 PM EST
4 Santa Approved Holiday Playlists From UK School of Music
University of Kentucky

The right soundtrack for the holiday season is a gift in and of itself. Music can set the mood, touch the soul, lift the spirit or bring about cheer whether hosting a dinner party, braving the crowds to shop for that special someone or wrapping gifts by an open fire.

Released: 17-Dec-2019 1:15 PM EST
FSU researchers offer ideas for New Year’s resolutions
Florida State University

By: Bill Wellock | Published: December 17, 2019 | 12:37 pm | SHARE: Setting New Year’s resolutions can be a frustrating proposition. It’s disheartening to look back at old resolutions to see they’ve failed to take hold yet again or to struggle creating a new, exciting idea for self-improvement.Let science give you some help.

Released: 12-Dec-2019 8:05 AM EST
Why do people make New Year's resolutions? Folklore expert Simon Bronner can explain that & other New Year’s traditions
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The social psychology behind New Year's resolutions, and rituals and traditions associated to celebrating the arrival of a new year.

Released: 11-Dec-2019 9:00 AM EST
Bea Weiser, 98, Volunteers to Help People with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Florida Atlantic University

For more than 14 years, Bea Weiser, 98, has volunteered at the front desk of FAU’s Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center to help attendees who are struggling with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. Nothing slows down this vibrant and energetic senior who continues to maintain her independence (she still drives) and who has worked since she was 14 years old. Even a recent setback with a broken shoulder and a cancer diagnosis has not deterred her from returning to the center three afternoons a week to continue her passion to help others.

Released: 11-Dec-2019 8:00 AM EST
Don't Get on Santa's Naughty List, Stay 'Green' With Gifts This Year
University of Kentucky

Looking for ideas on easy ways to reduce your environmental impact during the holiday season? The University of Kentucky Recycling Program, provides eight easy ideas for you and everyone in your life to stay green this holiday season.

Released: 11-Dec-2019 8:00 AM EST
7 Tips for a Griswold-Worthy Home With UK Lighting Expert
University of Kentucky

Joseph Rey-Barreau, with the University of Kentucky College of Design, has seven easy tips to help make your holiday space everything you’ve ever dreamed of — and make the "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" Griswold family jealous.

Released: 9-Dec-2019 2:25 PM EST
Why Are Manga Outselling Superhero Comics?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Last year, the Japanese or Japanese-inspired comics and graphic novels reportedly outsold old-fashioned superhero comics for the first time ever in the United States, a trend expected to continue. Satoru Saito, an associate professor of Japanese literature at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, teaches courses on Japanese pop culture and anime which explore the foundations of these narrative forms and how they relate to the wider Japanese culture.

Released: 9-Dec-2019 2:05 PM EST
Behind the Force: Philosophy prof. can talk about mythological foundations of “Star Wars,” depiction of "good vs. evil"
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Mark Peterson is president of the International Society for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture.

Released: 25-Nov-2019 12:15 PM EST
Tips for healthy living during the holidays
University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB provides tips for healthy eating and staying active during the upcoming holidays.

   
Released: 18-Nov-2019 4:40 PM EST
South Florida PBS and Florida Atlantic University Partner for New Season of Iconic Public Television Series STAR GAZERS
Florida Atlantic University

The world’s only weekly television series on naked eye astronomy since 1976, will launch a new season on public television with a new host and university science partner beginning December 1, 2019.

Released: 15-Nov-2019 3:55 PM EST
A Scent-sitive Subject – Essential Oil Diffusers and Your Cat
Texas A&M University

Essential oils are often presented as a naturalistic approach to personal care and home fragrance. However, just because these oils are derived from plants doesn’t make them healthy, or even safe, for your cat.

Released: 15-Nov-2019 11:30 AM EST
Countdown to Iowa: The U.S. and Iran
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)

In this episode of our special Election 2020 series of The President’s Inbox, Robert Malley and Ray Takeyh join host James M. Lindsay to discuss U.S. policy toward Iran.

 
Released: 14-Nov-2019 1:15 PM EST
Enter the BirdSpotter Photo Contest
Cornell University

Calling all shutterbug bird lovers: The BirdSpotter Photo Contest is back—always a popular feature of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project FeederWatch. The contest runs through March 12, with many great prizes available for biweekly winners and final Grand Prize winners. The contest is sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited.

Released: 11-Nov-2019 10:05 AM EST
Engineering dean gets creative with his LEGO city
Wichita State University

Dennis Livesay, dean of the College of Engineering at Wichita State University, has constructed a 75-square-foot LEGO city in his basement over the last six years.

Released: 8-Nov-2019 12:10 PM EST
USC Annenberg 2020 Survey Explores What People Will Tweet, Tattoo, Stream and Share Next Year
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

A survey in the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations’ 2020 Relevance Report reflects what brands, apps, politicians and influencers will be most relevant to U.S. consumers.

Released: 7-Nov-2019 11:05 AM EST
English Faculty Members Discuss How Horror Genre Speaks to Societal Truths
SUNY Buffalo State University

The genres of horror, Gothic, terror, and the uncanny found on screen and in literature can help us understand uncomfortable truths and deal with fear of the unknown or the scariest monster of all —humans gone bad. Or, in the case of Jordan Peele’s latest film, Us, an American family on vacation finds itself pitted against an uncanny opponent: doppelgängers of themselves.

Released: 5-Nov-2019 11:05 AM EST
9 Winning Wine Pairings for the Perfect Holiday Meal
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

UNLV wine expert Murray Mackenzie dishes on the best beverage blends for meat, vegetarian, dessert, and cheese offerings.

Released: 5-Nov-2019 11:05 AM EST
Dining Decor and Etiquette 101: Ways to Wow Your Holiday Party Guests
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

From table manners to table settings, UNLV etiquette expert Murray Mackenzie has the scoop.

Released: 9-Oct-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Queen’s Academic Awarded the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women
Queen's University Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast academic, Aislinn Clarke, has received the 2019 Academy Gold Fellowship for Women.

Released: 9-Oct-2019 10:00 AM EDT
UPK Releases New Joe B. Hall Memoir
University of Kentucky

One would be hard-pressed to find a member of Big Blue Nation unfamiliar with Joe B. Hall. For many, his name is synonymous with both the university and the UK Men’s Basketball team. In “Coach Hall: My Life On and Off the Court,” his new University Press of Kentucky memoir written with Marianne Walker, Hall presents intimate details about his remarkable life. He reveals never-before-heard stories about memorable players, coaches, and friends and expresses the joys and fulfillments of his rewarding life and career.

Released: 24-Sep-2019 2:05 PM EDT
Autoimmune Association Announces 2019 LA Walk
Autoimmune Association

Grammy® Nominated Songwriter and Singer Dayna Caddell to Lead 5th Annual Los Angeles Autoimmune Walk on November 3. Former NFL Dallas Cowboys Player Darryl Clack is the Featured Speaker. The Walk is part of AARDA's "Linking Together for a Cure" campaign to raise awareness and funding for research.

   
Released: 24-Sep-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Most Watched Television Shows Oversimplify, Stereotype Issues of Homelessness, Research Shows
American University

Popular shows often lean on stereotypical depictions of homelessness, housing insecurity and silence characters experiencing homelessness, according to new research from American University.



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