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February 26, 2020

Strain of the Week: A-Dub Cannabis Flower by Canncentral

In a special installment of Strain of the Week, Canncentral shares their review of A-Dub cannabis flower.

February 25, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #58 BONUS: SICKY/STICKY by JANOS

London-based alt-pop singer JANOS just released “SICKY/STICKY,” a soulful track brimming with a contagious groove and deeply personal message.

February 25, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #58: Marlounsly on the Flavor Behind Berry

Florida-based singer-songwriter Marlounsly has been making waves in her home city of West Palm Beach ever since the release of her first single, “Therapeutic” in 2016.

Now, she’s back and more melodic than ever with her Valentine’s Day single, “Berry,” a fresh R&B track brimming with flavor.

Recently, we spoke to Marlounsly via telephone to learn more about “Berry” and her big plans for 2020.

February 25, 2020

Patching Up the Blues with Nicotine

Whether it’s a bandaid over a bullet wound or a patch over an underlying mental health condition, researchers have been studying the effectiveness of treating depression and attention-deficit disorder with nicotine patches.

Which leaves one to wonder which is the lesser of two evils – a dependence on nicotine, a highly addictive substance, or grappling with depression and ADHD?

February 22, 2020

Can Rejection be an Invitation to Heal Your Wounds? by Anita Oommen

Author Anita Oommen invites us to heal alongside her by sharing her personal journey in healing from rejection.

February 20, 2020

How Mental Health Affects Sleep by Sleepopolis

Experts from Sleepopolis teach us about the impact mental health has on sleep.

February 18, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #57: Cardiac Half on Having Faith in Music

Alt-pop sibling duo Cardiac Half has put both halves of their hearts into their music, a dream they’re working towards turning into a career.

Cardiac Half is led by brothers Drew and Dylan Miller, two passionate, faith-driven musicians who touch their audiences with their honest, compelling, and intriguing lyrics.

Recently, we spoke to Drew and Dylan via telephone to learn more about their background in music, their latest single “Medicine,” and their goals as a band.

February 17, 2020

Human Hibernation: The Future of Healing and Space Travel

What do arctic ground squirrels and black bears have in common? They’re both among the many animals that hibernate.

Except, hibernation isn’t just a long nap through the cold, dreary winter months. It’s a highly-regulated form of energy conservation that impacts how the brain and body function, says Kelly Drew, a University of Alaska professor and CEO of Be Cool Pharmaceutics.

So, what can we learn from hibernation and what might happen if we humans were to give it a try?

February 17, 2020