August 3, 2020
Teens and the Impact of Sleep on Mental Health by My Slumber Yard
Experts at My Slumber Yard teach us the impact sleep has on teens’ mental health.
Category: Health
August 1, 2020
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. And with the word “vaccine” buzzing around now more than ever, let’s take a moment to explore the science behind how they work.
July 31, 2020
Lush Cup O’Coffee Review
Refreshing, revitalizing, and exfoliating, Lush’s Cup O’Coffee face and body mask is the wake-up call your skin has been begging for.
July 28, 2020
The Burgundy Zine #16: Skin Care, Self Care
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The Burgundy Zine #16: Skin Care, Self Care
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July 27, 2020
High on Sex by Chic Sex Shop
Experts at Chic Sex Shop explore how cannabis enhances your sex life.
July 22, 2020
On the Bright Side of COVID-19: Placentas and Vaccines
Despite the recent spike in coronavirus cases, a glimmer of hope shines in from two recent National Institutes of Health press releases.
First, the NIH says placentas lack major molecules used by COVID-19 to cause an infection. This may explain why it’s (thankfully) very rare to see fetuses and newborns contracting the virus from infected pregnant mothers.
Second, the first phase of an NIH-sponsored COVID-19 vaccine appears to safely generate an immune response in healthy adults.
July 17, 2020
Why Anxiety Prevents You From Falling Asleep
Your heart’s beating like a racehorse and you’re gasping for air. Beads of sweat break from your pores and trickle across your skin. Your stomach’s in a twist and your mind is either shouting garbled nonsense or filled with cotton balls.
Sound familiar? These are among the most common symptoms of anxiety. About 31 percent of adults in America will experience anxiety at some point in their life, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
In addition to interfering with your daily life, anxiety can make sleeping seem like an impossibly arduous task. But… why?
Fortunately, Vanessa O. of Sleepopolis is here to explain the ins and outs of anxiety-induced insomnia.
July 16, 2020
Bug’s Philosophy: The Truth About Self Love
Self love and self care seem to be abundant in the air these days. Yet, they’re often polluted by a shroud of toxic positivity the trails behind them.
While optimism is central wellness, too much of that cream in your coffee will leave you wondering if you’re better off just drinking milk.
Although cynicism could be revered as the counter-culture to suffocating positivity, the two can exist in equilibrium.
In fact, self love thrives in a space of self acceptance. How are you expected to love every part of yourself if you’re unwilling to accept all that comes with being you: the good and the bad?
July 11, 2020
Burping and Belching: How the Hell Do You Make it Stop!?
Listen, we all get gas trapped in our stomachs or upper gastrointestinal tract from time to time. Burping is simply a part of the human experience.
But if your conversations are regularly interrupted by little squeaks or ogrish growls that rattle around your rib cage before flinging themselves of your mouth, it may be time to change up your lifestyle habits.
Excess burping could also be a sign of an underlying condition, like a gastrointestinal disorder.
July 9, 2020
5 Tips For Summer Wellbeing by Peter
Peter of Joyful Source shares five vital tips for ensuring your wellbeing this summer.