Fuse via Getty Images The question: Can I really catch a cold just from going outside with wet hair? The answer: No doubt you’ve heard this one before — probably from Mom or Grandma as you rushed out the door … Read More »
smoker | Zoonar RF via Getty Images If you’re looking for another reason to quit, here it is: Cigarettes may be a sign of mental health problems. Contrary to the perception of cigarettes as a stress reliever, smokers are 70 … Read More »
ChamilleWhite via Getty Images It may be light out a little bit later now, but we’re still in the last leg of winter (thanks for nothing, Punxsutawney Phil). The frozen season often comes with a series of mood changes — … Read More »
In 2013, Jennifer Glass was diagnosed with stage IIIB lung cancer. To help document her life, she took a photo every day and then, in March 2014, she set it to music and uploaded it to YouTube. Since then, the … Read More »
Ella Mullins | Flickr Like a four-leaf clover or a double rainbow, people who dutifully log eight hours of sleep each night seem pretty rare in today’s world. Yet they do exist — and not surprisingly, they have a slew … Read More »
There’s little comforting about phrases like “nightmare bacteria” or “fatal superbug”. Reports like those surrounding the recent exposure to carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Los Angeles are understandably alarming, especially considering almost 200 UCLA Medical Center patients may have come in contact … Read More »
As it turns out, being “scared to death” isn’t just a saying. A new video from ASAP Science, a YouTube channel that provides your “weekly dose of fun and interesting science,” explores the topic of fear. It’s not uncommon to … Read More »
It’s easy to claim we’re “addicted” to foods like the donuts from down the street or our beloved Thai takeout. But while the concept of food addiction is controversial among researchers, there is growing evidence that highly-processed, fatty, sugary foods … Read More »
Forget an apple a day when it comes to keeping the doctor away — try a smile a day. Happiness may be one of the best medicines when it comes to our physical health. Research suggests people who have an … Read More »
Snkan Hazr via Getty Images By Alex Orlov for Life by DailyBurn If you feel wide awake when your head hits the pillow at night, you’re not alone. Approximately 60 million Americans report having experienced insomnia in any given year, … Read More »