Baking Really Is A Great Way To Alleviate Stress
Here’s something I realized when I first began to experiment with baking breads at home – it’s super therapeutic to be able to punch and knead something that will eventually turn out the better for it. I also just love the soothing process of baking a favorite cookie, or trying out a new cake recipe....
The Science Behind Why Music Gives Some People Goosebumps
It turns out that experiencing a visceral reaction while listening to music – such as a lump in your throat or breaking out in goosebumps – is fairly unique. Not only that, but it could mean something pretty special – as in, your brain is actually put together differently than people who don’t have those...
What Does Religion Look Like in Our Brains?
Sex, drugs, and religion: one of these kids is not like the others… or is it? While religion tends to be at odds with sex and drugs most of the time, you may be surprised to learn that your brain can respond to all three of these things in the same way (more on this...
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13 Doctors Talk About Patients Who Should Really Be Dead, but Somehow Have Survived
Doctors obviously see all kinds of crazy calamities on a daily basis. It’s part of their job. But sometimes they’re even blown away by patients who probably should’ve kicked the bucket for one reason or another. But humans are resilient and they have a tendency to bounce back from almost anything. Take a look at...
The Western United States Is Facing the Worst Megadrought in More Than 1,200 Years
With all the awful things going on in the world right now, this is probably the last thing anyone wants to read about, but it is a reality, so it’s better that all of us should be informed about it. A recent study released in the journal Science reveals that a historic megadrought is currently taking place...
15 Healthcare Workers Share Crazy Stories About Patients Who Should Have Died but Are Still Alive
I don’t think I have the stomach or the nerves of steel to be a healthcare worker. There’s just no way I’d be able to see that kind of misery and tragedy on a daily basis and not be constantly torn up about it. That’s why our healthcare workers are such special people. I’m not...
5 Good and Bad Side Effects of Growing a Beard, According to Science
It might seem like whether or not to shave one’s facial hair would be a decision largely based on a person’s opinion on how it makes them look. Or, you know, their romantic partner’s opinion on how they look with or without it. It turns out, though, that there are other things to consider when...