Mental health discussions are all over social media. This has brought both new benefits and new problems to the space.
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Your Body Is a Microorganism’s Wonderland: The Tiny Forms of Life That Call Us Home
There are more microorganisms in you than there are human cells. But it’s ok, they’re mostly here to fight infections (and have orgies on your face).
The Science of Doomscrolling: Why We Do It, Why We Shouldn’t, and How to Stop
The instinct to keep absorbing information about things we have no power to stop stems from an evolutionary adaptation gone haywire.
These YouTube ASMR Artists Will Help You Sleep, Soothe Your Soul, and Water Your Crops
Welcome to the YouTube ASMR rabbit hole, the coziest corner of the internet where people tapping microphones try to fix your insomnia.
The Science of Lullabies: How Music Can Help Us Sleep
Science confirms that music can help us sleep. Here’s how to get the best results.
The Most Bizarre and Harmful Fad Diets in Recent History
Pregnancy hormones, juice cleanses, and parasites: the bizarre world of extreme dieting.
Interview With Fitness and Health Coach, Melissa Chisholm
Melissa Chisholm ditched corporate life to help people break the cycle of yo-yo dieting and extreme workout regimens as a health and fitness coach.
A Researcher Asked 19,000 People What Their Fetishes and Political Alignments Are
Submission and domination have always had sexual, as well as political, connotations. But this gives a whole new meaning to “eating the rich.”
The Science of Gossip: Evolution, Psychology, and (Mostly) Harmless Fun
Spilling the tea is an evolutionary adaptation. Here’s how to gossip responsibly to get the social benefits without hurting anyone.
Everything You Need To Know About Donating Eggs
There’s money to be made in donating eggs. But there are also medical and legal risks that you should be aware of.
Sex Toys: An Exhilarating History
The long, exciting history of the dildo and other sex toys.
The Unethical Experiments That Shaped Today’s World
None of these experiments would make it past an ethics committee today, even if they did help make major leaps in their fields.
The Bloody History of Period Products
The period products we use have improved over time. But the stigma and discrimination around menstruation remains.
6 Real-Life Benefits of Optimism
Choosing optimism in the midst of a seemingly endless pandemic might sound insane, but it could be one of the healthiest choices you make.
Why Giving and Receiving Compliments Feel Great, According to Science
January 24th is national compliment day. Here’s why you should participate.
What Our Noses Know: The Significance of Our Sense of Smell
COVID is taking away the sense of smell for a growing number of people. It’s a bigger deal than you might think.