The Effects of Taking a Daily Nap on Your Heart
When the day ahead of us shows no signs of slowing down, a catnap can serve as a welcome break. Survey research conducted by the National Sleep Foundation in partnership…
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Exclusive Interview with Layo George on Disparities in Maternal Health for People of Color
Growing up in Nigeria, Layo George watched her mother deliver countless babies in her own home and the homes of her closest friends. For much of her life, George thought she…
What Happens to Your Body When You Play the Lottery?
When the odds are stacked against you, you’ve probably heard somebody refer to your chances as “one in a million.” Yet the likelihood of winning the lottery is even slimmer…
Mastering the Single-Arm Isometric Curl Technique
It’s tough to beat the biceps-building power of the classic dumbbell curl— unless you add a pause like you will with the isometric variation on this page. Holding a 90-degree…
1,200 Calorie No-Cook Meal Plan
Sometimes, the last thing I want to do is turn on my stove or oven when it’s hot outside. (Or you know, all the time). That’s when I had the…
Exploring the Effectiveness of Bodybuilding on a Keto Diet
Every so often, a diet trend emerges (or re-emerges) and dominates in the media, on store shelves, and at nutritionists’ offices. One of them is the ketogenic diet, which has…
5 Lamps That Can Assist Individuals with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by the changing of the seasons, usually beginning in the fall or winter. According to Healthline, SAD affects between 0.5%…
Understanding the urge to eat hair: What it really means
Hair can be deadly, especially if you tend to consume it orally. In fact, a 16-year-old girl in England was reported to have died from a very rare condition called…
Understanding Healthy Fats: Are You Getting Enough?
Fat is the enemy — at least that’s what we were told for decades. Low-fat and fat-free foods flew off shelves as people assumed cutting fat from their diets would…
Is it Possible for Melatonin to Lead to Depression?
Our body perceives the continual changes between light and dark and responds accordingly. This includes the production of melatonin as the day comes to an end. This natural hormone helps…
