This article was orignally published September 15, 2020 and has since been updated. With our busy lives, it’s easy to neglect our own health. Balancing work, family, and a social life, meanwhile trying to take care of all the little things in between, can sometimes be a near-impossible task. For this reason when things pop...
You’ve likely seen plantain weed growing all over the place- through cracks in the sidewalk, at the base of fences, and along roadways. You may have even spent an afternoon pulling them out of your lawn and front walkway. This ubiquitous weed can seem like an annoyance, but you might not want to be so...
Trauma occurs when a person is overwhelmed by events or circumstances and responds with intense fear, horror, and helplessness, completely losing their ability to cope. According to some estimates, seventy percent of adults in the United States have experienced a traumatic event at least once in their lives [1]. Scientists know that there is a...
According to recent research, two-thirds of Americans support the legalization of marijuana [1]. As such, many state governments have legalized the once-taboo drug for either medical or recreational purposes or both. Over the last couple of decades, medical researchers have been increasingly exploring medical marijuana uses and the drug’s efficacy for treating a wide range...
Lakes, rivers, and streams are home to thousands of bacteria. Many of these bacteria are harmless, however fresh water is host to numerous microorganisms that can directly affect human health. Polluted drinking water is a major source of illness and death around the world, particularly in developing nations. In most cases, these organisms make their...
For millennia, humans have been fascinated and intrigued by dreams. We have questioned where they come from and what causes them, and have attempted to derive meaning from their seemingly random occurrence. Civilizations throughout history have attached spiritual meaning to dreams and tried to explain them as having supernatural origins, however today we tend to...
If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, monitoring your blood sugar levels regularly is the most important step you can take in managing your condition. Having information that tells you what causes changes in your blood glucose levels, like eating particular foods, taking your medication, or exercising, can help you work with your...
If parenting was an Olympic sport, Esther Wojcicki would be a contender for a gold medal. She has raised three successful daughters- Susan is the CEO of YouTube, Janet is a professor of pediatrics, and Anne is the co-founder and CEO of 23andMe. Her daughters’ success has placed her among the ranks of “famous moms”,...
Life is full of defining moments. Moments that leave an imprint on your memory and change you forever. Few moments are as life-altering, though, as the moment you become a mother for the first time. Seemingly overnight, your life is completely turned upside down. Every minute of your day revolves around this tiny life that...
What do you think would happen to your body if you replace all your drinks with water? If you knew that by doing so, it would help you lose weight, give you more energy, help prevent diseases and make your skin glow, would you do it? Water may not be the most exciting beverage in...
One of the most difficult things a parent can go through is the death of a child. As a parent, your role is to teach that child how to live, and protect them from harm as they grow. Sadly, tragedy can happen to even the most attentive parents, and the grief of losing their baby...
How do you prefer to fall asleep? On your back? On your side? Maybe you flop face-down onto your bed every night. Perhaps you like to curl up into a little ball, or spread out and take up the entire bed. Whatever your go-to position is, we know one thing for sure: sleep is important...
