Category: Health & Fitness
Do you live in America’s most stressed-out state?
Written by: Adam McCann
There are many different sources of stress, but by far the most prominent in the past few years has been the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, a …
Here’s why sleep quality is really important
Written by: Tiffany Ayuda
We all know the importance of getting seven to eight hours of snooze time at night. The reality is, though, those hours don’t mean much …
Worried about climate change? Here are the US cities least affected by it
Written by: Logan SachonPat Howard
With record-breaking heat, sea levels rising, and a surge in devastating storms and wildfires, there’s no denying climate change is here. It’s likely to only get …
Feel anxious in social settings? Here’s how to calm your nerves
Written by: Dr. Monica Johnson
Spring is here! We often associate this season with breaking out from the cocoon of winter and into social butterflies. This is easier for some …
When does your brain start to wane? You might be surprised…
Written by: Sabrina Stierwalt
My Ph.D. supervisor, a brilliant and inspiring man, used to jokingly tell me that he had passed his prime and that it was up to …
Why oddball sleep trends are on the rise
Written by: Lauren Krouse
These days, TikTok is famous for viral dance videos and painfully risky attempts at the box challenge. But since COVID-19, it’s also become a major …
Yes, you probably are eating, drinking & breathing in plastics
Written by: Martin Armstrong
The average person eats, drinks and breathes between 74,000 and 121,000 microplastic particles every year – and that is considered an underestimate. Human Consumption of Microplastics by Cox et …
How much do you love fast food? Do you love it this much?
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
After months of social distancing, masks, and vigorous hand-washing, one would think Americans would be more health-conscious and ready to turn over a new leaf …
How to afford senior housing & elder care
Written by: Jeff Hoyt
The demand for an affordable senior living option is high. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, the biggest expense of seniors is …
What is a medical credit card, and do you need one?
Written by: Alyssa Schwartz
Out-of-pocket health care expenses cost Americans more than $388 billion in 2020, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. For those looking to make …
Here’s where people still think Covid is a myth
Written by: Martin Armstrong
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the pandemic, it’s that everybody has a slightly different approach to how they deal with the challenges it has presented. Covid-19 …
Do these hangover remedies really work?
Written by: Pamela Vachon
We all know what a hangover feels like, but to figure out how to get beyond that keen sense of suffering, it’s important to understand …
These are the happiest countries in the world
Written by: Kaitlyn Farley
If you’re happy and you know it … you probably live in Finland. Every year, the World Happiness Report ranks every country around the world in terms of …
Hangover remedies: What works, what doesn’t & why
Written by: Pamela Vachon
We all know what a hangover feels like, but to figure out how to get beyond that keen sense of suffering, it’s important to understand …
The surprising number of dogs eating a vegan diet
Written by: Kaitlyn Farley
Ever wonder how common plant-based diets are? How about for … dogs? In 2019, Statista asked just that same question of pet owners. Here’s what they …
These are the things that stress out Americans most
Written by: Katharina Buchholz
April is Stress Awareness Month. Worry about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is predictably bearing down on the minds of Americans most heavily, relegating the biggest stressor of …
These are the world’s best hospitals
Written by: Florian Zandt
Five of the 10 best-rated hospitals in the world are located in the United States. As data from a joint analysis by Statista and Newsweek shows, …
Good news! MIT researchers find possible alternative to plastic
Written by: Jenny Evans
Plastic is a problem. These days, it seems almost everything is made of plastic, and it’s polluting our landscapes, waterways and oceans. It’s been found inside …
How to stockpile necessities without spending a fortune
Written by: Melanie Lowe
There’s nothing worse than running out of toilet paper. In a moment of desperation, you run to the nearby drugstore to stock up on …
Want to eat clean? Here’s your beginning grocery guide
Written by: Tiffany McCauley
When you’re learning how to eat clean, you may not know how to shop for clean foods. This clean eating shopping list for beginners will help …
