Experimental Musings

Let’s take a moment to chat about something many folks may experience this week: the holiday headache. What's going on when we have a headache anyway?

The idea of “holiday blues” or “holiday stress" has been around for a long time, as evidenced by psychiatric studies and classic movies of the 1980s! Problems with stress typically develop from an imbalance between supply and demand.

Humanity has shared this planet with millions of other life forms for over a quarter of a million years now.

As humanity races toward a vaccine for the coronavirus, it’s upholding a tradition shared by many members of our extended family. Yes, other animals have also been known to explore medical intervention!

A good night’s sleep has been associated with many health benefits, like improving energy, controlling weight gain and managing stress. Scientists recently added a new one to the list: a good night’s sleep could reduce the likelihood of heart failure by 42%.