Whether you’re down with New Year’s resolutions or not, reflecting on what we want to leave behind in 2020 and what we want to carry forward into 2021 is a great way to ring in the New Year. Here’s why we celebrate New Year’s by […]
All posts tagged: HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Basics of Circadian Rhythms
Whether you’ve been jet-lagged or fallen asleep with all the lights on, you are probably familiar, at least physically, with what happens when you don’t rest in total darkness. Grogginess, disordered thinking, an increased appetite, even headaches, can be a sign that you didn’t get […]
How to Protect Yourself From Medical Debt
Medical debt can be debilitating. Here’s how to negotiate it and protect yourself from it.
The Power of Dance
The power of dance has plenty of wide-reaching effects. Here are the basics.
How to Maintain Your Mental Health on Election Day
This year’s election stands to be one of the most hotly contested and deeply divided in modern history. As the rhetoric ramps up, as online and television ads dominate airtime and cyberspace, and as the propaganda machines continue to pump out questionable content on social […]
Pushing Through Decision Paralysis
Sometimes the greatest challenge is just getting started. By Abigail Bassett OCT 2, 2020 Every single day we make choices that are both simple and complex. What to eat for dinner, what to do with our downtime, how to engage with loved ones, even whether to […]
The Best Houseplant Subscriptions for All Your Indoor Gardening Needs
Bringing plants into your home can have a positive impact on your mental health. Here’s a list of some great subscription services. By Abigail Bassett SEP 22, 2020 This year may go down in history as one of the most tumultuous, chaotic, and just plain weird […]
The Medical Professionals Speaking the Truth About Covid-19
From taking to social media to speaking to the press, medical professionals are committed to ensuring people take coronavirus seriously. 2020 has seen tumultuous times — pandemic, civil unrest, and economic downturn. But, thankfully, folks from all walks of life have stepped up to help […]
How to Have a Real “Good Faith” Debate
In today’s trying political climate, it may seem impossible to have an open dialogue instead of a nasty debate. Here’s how to engage those you don’t agree with — without screaming at them. There’s an old adage that dictates that you shouldn’t discuss politics, sex, […]
Behind the Development of a Rapid COVID-19 Test: An Interview with Professor Hadley Sikes at MIT
When the U.S. screeched to a halt in March 2020 as a result of the pandemic, technology spared the world from a complete and total shutdown. From Zoom meetings to e-commerce to VR concerts, technology kept us connected and kept businesses running. We could continue […]
How to Tell if Someone is Actually “Toxic”
Experts weigh in on how to deal with toxic people in a healthy, practical way. Like the term “canceled,” you probably see “toxic” tossed around a lot online. If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media you’ve stumbled across plenty of posts from […]
