Have you ever woken abruptly with a jerk or falling sensation? There’s a name for that: hypnic jerks. Hypnic jerks can be unpleasant and even a bit alarming. If you’re ever concerned about the severity […]
It can be alarming to wake up with your hands feeling numb or tingling with what we commonly call pins and needles. But it’s actually extremely common and usually nothing to worry about as […]
The vastness of the oceans and the impression (as the old and erroneous saying goes) that “dilution is the solution to pollution” has for centuries given humans the license to dump virtually anything offshore. […]
Chances are, you’ve seen a new kind of sleep aid come out in recent years: sleep patches. After all, with over 35 percent of Americans saying they get fewer than seven hours of sleep […]
With inflation at all a high-time high, we have been treated to condescending posts and articles about how to save money. However, hidden in some of these articles are some actually good advice. One of […]
When our mental health takes a beating – and it happens to everyone – we all cope differently. The healthiest among us will exercise, meditate, or dive into a hobby. Sadly, some of us […]
Sometimes making a cocktail can just feel like just a tad too much work, especially when certain recipes call for ingredients that you don’t typically have in your liquor cabinet or fridge. Then there’s all […]
With all the quick eats out there these days, it’s easy to slip into a diet with few nutrients to nourish your body. Everyone needs a processed snack now and again, but if you don’t […]
According to the latest OECD data, Iceland continues to have one of the highest levels of antidepressant use in the world – with an average consumption of 16 daily doses per 100 inhabitants in 2021. […]
Bill Nye the Science Guy has a message for conservative lawmakers and television networks who continue to peddle climate denial in the wake of Hurricane Ian: “Cut it out.” Nye delivered his message on CNN when speaking with […]