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As someone who regularly has a very messed up sleep cycle, a new study that was recently published in the journal Sleep has really caught my attention. I've written before about how sleep, or the lack of it, can effect you health and your…

Throughout history, there has always been a quest to extend our time here on earth through any means necessary. From the search for the fictional Fountain of Youth to modern medical miracles, the search for longevity is part of the human…

When people talk about sleep, they always seem to focus on how much of it you get. While getting in 8 hours is important for good health, how you sleep is just as important as how much you get. Believe it or not, one of the greatest…

If you're anything like me, it seems like there are never enough hours in the day to get a good night's sleep. Even when you get the chance to lie down and get in those magical 8 hours, it takes hours to actually fall asleep. The truth…

I have a friend of mine that is very much into knitting. The fact that he is a welder by trade made this a little strange to me, but he loves it and eventually I will quit asking him how the "baby bootie business" is going. According to…

One of the things I have always loved about science is the fact that it will never stop. We will never know everything and, therefore, will always keep learning. What amazes me about science is how little we know about some of the most…

No need to run from running. You’ve probably heard it said that exercise is medicine, but most people prefer to take medicines rather than working out. Studies have shown that regular exercise, especially running, can help prevent…

We all have stress in our lives on some level. No matter what your stress levels may be, dealing with stress is important to both you mental and physical health. You may not be able to change the situation that caused stress, but you can…

When a woman is pregnant, the focus of the coming baby's health is centered around the mother, but new research is showing that the father's lifestyle prior to conception is just as important. Sarah Kimmins, a researcher at McGill…

Onions are one of those things that we all typically have in our kitchens. It's hard for me to think of a recipe that I love to cook that doesn't involve at least one onion. What I didn't know is that onions are basically magical. Aside…