By Emily Murray Ever since we were children we were advised to get plenty of rest when we didn’t feel well. Now as we have grown up, the advice has remained the same and in fact, most of us have likely realized we are more apt to get sick when we are sleep deprived. While … Continue reading Internal Clock May Determine Whether Infection Takes Place →

By Emily Murray For those experiencing the challenges of trying to break their addictive behavior, the idea of taking a pill to ease the suffering is one that sounds nearly too good to be true. While the drug Chantix (varenisline) is most commonly associated with smoking cessation, two recent studies (conducted independently of any pharmaceutical … Continue reading Smoking Cessation Medication Chantix May Help Cocaine and Alcohol Addicts Too →

By Emily Murray Valentine’s Day 2012 has come and gone and while sweet memories linger for some, the dark sting of regret may be closing in for others. Did you leave your Valentine waiting for you to come home as you finished that final project at work? Did you forget to plan anything because you … Continue reading Romantic Regret Stings The Most According to a New Study →

By Emily Murray On the eve of Valentine’s Day, it seems appropriate that today’s post has something to do with sweets. However, it’s not the typical how-not-to-pig-out-on-a-holiday kind of post, in fact, some may say it is quite the opposite. To the chagrin of parents everywhere, the whole idea of finishing an entire meal in … Continue reading Dessert First Thing in The Morning May Not Be So Wrong After All →

By Emily Murray When two high powered organizations go to battle, the only thing many of us can do is watch and wait. This week the Catholic church and the U.S. government have come to a stand off over the mandated availability of birth control coverage in insurance plans. It seems we have reached a … Continue reading Birth Control Debate Continues to Rage →

By Emily Murray When most of us hear anything dealing with electric shocks and the brain, we likely recall terrifying scenes from movies or perhaps antiquated medical practices for treating those with mental health conditions. If we are hoping to preserve our memories into our later years in life however, perhaps we should take another … Continue reading Mini Electric Shocks May Help Memory →

By Emily Murray Drinking soda habitually has been considered a health risk for a variety of reasons ranging from increased risk of diabetes to tooth decay, but did you know that it may also be impacting your respiratory health? This latest bit of news has been popping up over the Web this week and is … Continue reading Soft Drinks Linked to Respiratory Problems →

By Emily Murray Whether February and all it’s red, pink and heart-shaped glory leaves you thankful for the one you are with or perhaps wishing you had someone to be your Valentine, it’s the month of love and this is just the beginning of the onslaught of love themed posts to flood the Internet! Traditional … Continue reading Online Dating – Is This Really The Best Way to Meet Your Mate? →

By Emily Murray Once again, our parent’s advice we carelessly ignored is right on the mark. It’s a phrase that most of us heard throughout our childhood, “never go to bed angry.” While there are a number of reasons that parents often suggest this, there is now scientific evidence to back it up. When we go … Continue reading Going to Bed Angry Isn’t Healthy According to New Study →

By Emily Murray While there are many times we wish someone could just read our mind, there are likely an equal amount of moments we are glad they can’t. It’s safe to think these things since most of us feel that the idea of mind-reading is something that exists merely in science-fiction movies. The truth … Continue reading Have Scientists Found a Way to Read Minds? →