September 1, 2020
Tune-In Tuesdays #85 BONUS: How I Was Wrong by Sleepwoka
London-based musician Sleepwoka touches listeners with his synth-heavy, emotive ballad, “How I Was Wrong.”
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September 1, 2020
Tune-In Tuesdays #85: Kings by Micky James
Alt-glam artist Micky James revitalizes the nostalgic sound of the ’60s and ’70s with his energetic single, “Kings.”
August 28, 2020
How Many Calories Are Burned Playing Basketball?
Thump! Thump! Thump! Your heart beats in synchrony with the basketball as you dribble down the court. You swiftly shift gears into a pure state of flow as your eyes lock with the net. After the game, your body is a whirlwind of excitement, relief, and exhaustion.
A game of basketball is truly a full-body workout; you’re running, dribbling, shooting; your heart rate increases; and it takes a whole lot of concentration (let’s not forget, your brain accounts for 20 percent of all calories consumed by the body), too.
So, just how energy-intensive is a game of basketball? Experts at Dunk or Three slam-dunked it down to a science and have the answer.
August 28, 2020
A Millennial’s Guide to Owning a Car by Peter
Peter of Joyful Source shares much-needed insight for buying and selling your first car.
August 27, 2020
An Abbreviated History of Neuroscience
Ah, neuroscience, the study of the squishy, slimy, three-pound computer that rests between our ears. Although the brain is the most complex organ in the body (or as a Trends in Cognitive Sciences Journal review aptly put it, “one of the most complex multicellular structures in biology”), neuroscience itself is only a mere 55 years old.
That’s right — the study of the brain, this omnipotent, protein and fat blob of soft tissue, is probably much younger than your grandparents.
August 27, 2020
How Online Counseling Can Help You Manage Quarantine Mood Swings
Summer’s over but the coronavirus pandemic appears to have no end in sight. Case numbers are still on the rise, schools change their plans for reopening every other day, social injustice continues to take more victims, and 10.2 percent of Americans remain unemployed.
Oh, let’s not forget to mention there’s an incredibly important presidential election looming over our nation, too.
Needless to say, 2020 has left us in a global fugue, confined to our homes and a prisoner of our minds, using moods like chalk to tally down the days spent in quarantine. After all, the varying emotions seem to be the only way to tell the days apart anymore.
August 26, 2020
Should You Wear a Face Mask During Sex Right Now? by Chic Sex Shop
Sexperts at Chic Sex Shop explain how COVID-19 can spread through sexual activity.
August 26, 2020
In Search of the Best DNA Test
DNA sequencing, a once distant, sci-fi fantasy that took over 20,000 CPU hours just 21 years ago has found its way into our hearts and homes through at-home DNA test kits.
But with so many different companies offering DNA tests that range from ancestry to health analysis — all of which, are available at highly-competitive prices — how does one determine which one is “the best?”
Fortunately, experts at The DNA Tests have stepped up to the plate to answer everything you’ve been curious about.
August 25, 2020
Tune-In Tuesdays #84 BONUS: The Unfamiliar by Anna Wolf feat. Pop Morrison
Singer-songwriter Anna Wolf and music producer Pop Morrison tip-toe gracefully down listener’s spines with their eerie new single, “The Unfamiliar,” which is the title track for an indie-horror film.
August 25, 2020
Tune-In Tuesdays #84: Greysha on “Life Goes Fluently”
As passionate as she is personable, UK-based singer-songwriter Greysha captivates listeners as she explores her own emotions throughout the stories in her music.
Recently, we spoke with Greysha via Zoom to learn more about her latest single, “Life Goes Fluently.” We also discussed her musical roots and upcoming projects.