“Sleep… chief nourisher in life’s feast” — Macbeth (2.2.46-51), William Shakespeare In her new novella Sleep Donation, celebrated writer Karen Russell paints the horrific picture of a society wracked by an epidemic…
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A female friend recently lamented in her blog that she was having a hard time attracting male attention. The reason, she said, was that she was perceived as being beyond…
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“There are three side effects of acid: enhanced long-term memory, decreased short-term memory, and I forget the third.” — Timothy Leary Several years ago I attended a lecture by a neurologist. During…
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“If we could talk to the animals, learn their languages, maybe take an animal degree…” — Lyric from a popular song by Leslie Bricusse Isn’t it odd how we claim to…
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There is nothing so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness it is in your expecting evil before it arrives. — Seneca The tricks our mind plays on us. One…
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“Yoga is not a religion. It is a science, science of well-being, science of youthfulness, science of integrating body, mind, and soul.” — Amit Ray Americans are a practical people. We like…
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Health
“Does This Look Infected to You?” — 5 Essential Questions You’re Afraid to Ask Your Doctor
February 17, 2014Time was when your doctor’s prestige rating was somewhere between the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and God. Thanks in part to insurance companies and to the TV drama…
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Older Americans are currently dominating the percentages when it comes to the health care signup process. While many younger Americans were responsible for putting Obama in office, it seems like…
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Breaking News
Too Much Controversy Involved With Mental Health Screenings at Schools
January 13, 2014We continue to hear about stories of increasing school violence and outbursts. What are the caused of all this? Is it anger? Is it mental illness? It could be a…
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Exercise and health are very important aspects of life. We exercise to stay healthy, to keep our bodies in shape, and to allow for the best possible life. However, many…
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Health
5 Weird Health Benefits of Coffee — Treat Parkinson’s, Avoid Suicide, and More…
January 10, 2014The health benefits of coffee have been well documented over the years. Studies show the health benefits that coffee offers, and why it is actually very good for you. While…
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Major food companies are holding true to their word by removing a total of over 6.4 trillion calories from supermarket shelves, in an attempt to promote healthy living and weight…
