Experimental Musings

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.

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%.

As the commander in chief of the Continental Army, George Washington oversaw the first large-scale public vaccination program in American history during the Revolutionary War.

Here's something that surprised Twitter users earlier this year: some people have an internal monologue and some don’t. Thinking about that makes us realize we think differently from other people. Why does this matter? Find out.