According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, at least half of the population suffers from insomnia. It is estimated that 30 to 35% of adults have brief symptoms of insomnia, 15 to 20% have a short-term insomnia disorder, which…
Body Vs Mind
Can meditation help you achieve your business goals?
Since 2007 there has been a 32% increase in diagnosed mental health conditions in adults with a massive 92% of college students feeling mentally distressed. The near epidemic levels of stressed out young adults is well documented. But it isn’t…
These cringe-worthy pimple popping videos are disgustingly good and it’s totally normal to think so
BY: BROOKLYN PINHEIRO If you’re listening to Justin Timberlake’s Sexy Back while watching tweezers extract a squishy substance from an outlined piece of flesh, there’s a good chance you’re stuck in the worm hole that is Dr.Pimple Popper videos. Dr.…
The ultimate guide to giving blood: Where to go, what to do, and who you’re really helping
BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE Canadians are some of the most frequent donators of blood in the world, with each person donating around twice a year to organizations like the Red Cross or the Canadian Blood Services who then send it to…
These crazy sex studies give a little more insight on the female orgasm
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP You don’t need any convincing from science to have sex. You don’t need to be told it’s good for your physical health or your mental health for you to want to get laid. You know it’s natural,…
There is a dome in the Mojave desert meant for cell rejuvenation, anti-gravity, and time travel (and you can visit)
Nestled on the outskirts of enchanting Landers, California is a large white dome-shaped structure that looks like it popped straight out of a science fiction movie. The dome is called the Integratron and it is part resonant tabernacle, part energy machine,…
Goodbye millennials, these elderly models are saying ‘fuck it’ and taking over
BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE When we think of a model, the image that most often comes to mind is one of a beautiful young girl. She’s usually between the ages 18 and 25, with flawless teeth and long blonde hair that complements…
Neuroscientists say listening to this song will reduce your anxiety by 65%
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America; they cost America more than $42 billion annually; anxiety is caused by risk factors such as genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and personal life events; but, only about…
This is what life looks like through the eyes of an optimist vs. a pessimist
BY: ROBERT AMOROSO “A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.” Harry S. Truman The life of an average person is unique and different; it is full of…
North America is cracking down on revenge porn, but there is still a long way to go
BY: AISHA ILYAD “Those photos were meant just for the two of us. Breaking up with him didn’t give him the right to deliberately humiliate me.” Not all relationships last forever, as evidenced by your two friends who can no…
9 simple tips to protect yourself from your city’s air pollution
BY: AISHA ILYAD The World Health Organization (WHO) has named air pollution as the world’s largest environmental hazard. Don’t assume that you’re safe just because you’re healthy. Air pollution can threaten anyone’s health. It’s important to be aware of how you…
Bongs, edibles and vapes- this is how ingesting weed in different ways affects your body and mind
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP As Morgan Freeman said a few years ago, making weed illegal was “just the stupidest law possible, given history.” If it’s not enough that Morgan Freeman said this, otherwise known as the man we all wish would…
The ultimate life hack for dealing with your annoying family this holiday season
BY: QUENTIN STUCKEY You come home from a long day of work, feeling physically sluggish and emotionally worn out. You start to think about doing it all over again tomorrow. Of course, you do your best to ignore this sinking…
Bedtime stories for grownups is a new app designed to lull insomniacs to sleep
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Remember when you were a child and your parents would read you bedtime stories to help you fall asleep? There was nothing more soothing than mom or dad’s soft voice lulling you into a dream-like state where…
This YouTube series will make you laugh, cry, and question every relationship you’ve ever had
BY: JOCELYN SCHWALM A new YouTube series called The Skin Deep is an interactive documentary series that probes into what it is that makes relationships work in a digital age.The Skin Deep producers provide cards that prompt the reader to…
This timeline shows how weed has been stirring up controversy for over a century (infographic)
Marijuana has been a prevalent part of society for over a century, yet the debate still rages on over whether or not it should be legalized. Today, marijuana is largely known for its healing properties, often used as a natural…
Old people are lighting up and getting high more than ever before
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Time to stop drowning yourself in body spray, buying Visine in bulk and carrying around a smell-proof baggy wherever you go, because guess what: your parents and grand-parents are getting high as hell too. In a new study…
Study confirms that doubling your income doesn’t do shit for your happiness
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP The old saying “money can’t buy happiness,” may actually be true. A new study reveals that having a loving partner has a much better impact on happiness than doubling your income. In the study, conducted by the…
The bullshit reasons why contraceptives are so expensive
BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE There have been countless debates in countries all over the world on the costs of contraceptives for women. Prices are sky high and getting a hold of these products is an infamously awkward and time-consuming experience. Condoms,…
Scientists have created a new drug that treats pain without any addictive consequences
BY: QUENTIN STUCKEY It is a primal human desire to want to alter our consciousness through the use of substances, but when one becomes dependent on said substance that is when trouble ensues. In the past, we have thought of…