By Emily Murray The coined phrase, “there’s an app for that,” has proven to be true for nearly all aspects of life these days. While some mobile apps are lighthearted and fun, others serve a more in-depth purpose. Healthcare is one industry that has truly been revolutionized by the digital age and more specifically, through … Continue reading Public Health Department Stepping into the Tech World with an App →

By Emily Murray It’s hard to imagine that future generations will not experience a life without social media, Facebook in particular. Even for those in our 20’s, Facebook was something many of us were introduced to in our college years. Now, as soon as a child is old enough to surf the Web, a Facebook … Continue reading Addicted to Facebook? You Might be a “Pleasure Seeker,” Study Suggests →

By Emily Murray Suicide is one of the most heartbreaking and potentially preventable causes of death not only in the U.S. but worldwide. While proper counseling can lower the risk, many people don’t share their suicidal thoughts with anyone and struggle alone. It’s true that not everyone acts on these thoughts, but each year nearly … Continue reading Suicidal Thoughts May Be Revealed in Blood Test →

By Emily Murray In the face of an ever rising divorce rate, learning the keys to making your relationship go the distance gives you that extra leg up on beating the odds. However, if you have been abiding by the old “communication is key” adage, you may be missing out on a few other points … Continue reading Communication Isn’t the Only Important Factor in a Lasting Relationship →

By Emily Murray Not making the money you would like to? Well, the answer may be as simple as spicing up your sex life according to a newly released study. While you are likely wondering how there could possibly be a correlation between the two factors, when looked at from a psychological standpoint, the connection … Continue reading Study Finds Correlation Between Sexual Activity and Salary →

By Emily Murray Whether you were an only-child or perhaps one of five, you probably wanted more or perhaps fewer siblings at some point in your life depending on the side of the fence you were on. As a member of a large family, you may have even envied those who were only-children. A new … Continue reading Study: The More Siblings You Have, The Lower Your Risk of Divorce →

By Emily Murray Ever ask someone ‘wow, what is that smell?’ just to have them look at your like you are crazy? Well, according to a new study your sense of smell is determined by your genetics. This is why some people can smell certain things and others cannot. Researchers tested 10 common odors on … Continue reading Genes Determine Your Sense of Smell →

By Emily Murray For many children and adults alike, food allergies can be deadly. For those who have a known allergy, ordering at a restaurant and double, even triple, checking that the ingredient is not included can be tedious and in some cases, flawed. A new iPhone app however may eliminate the worry of dining … Continue reading New App Acts as Allergy Biosensor →

By Emily Murray Science has proven time and again that love and bonding are not just mysterious events, they are in fact triggered largely by our hormones, whether we realize it or not. The most well-known of these hormones is oxytocin, which is commonly referred to as the ‘love hormone.’ This hormone activates areas of … Continue reading The ‘Love Hormone’ May Have a Downside →