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New Study Shows Psilocybin May Be Four Times More Effective At Treating Depression Than Antidepressants

November 16, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 17, 2020

A new study, reported in JAMA Psychiatry, found Psilocybin to be four times more effective at treating depression, compared to antidepressants. Psilocybin is the psychedelic substance in magic mushrooms. This research comes after research suggesting that psilocybin could ease depression… [read]

The Problem With America’s Healthcare System

November 16, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 17, 2020

America’s health care system is highly flawed. So much so that many refer to it as a “sick” care system. Covid-19 has only amplified the problems in our American health care system, and the problem with American health. Having chronic… [read]

Pain-Free Running

November 3, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 3, 2020

Running on a regular basis has numerous health benefits. Studies show that running for just 5-10 minutes a day can benefit the heart, help prevent neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, result in a lower chance of cancer, and of… [read]

Why are we showering so much?

November 3, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 3, 2020

Today’s concept of showering is relatively new. Only within the last 100 years have we become a society that showers on a near-daily basis. Around the world, some countries shower more than others, with Brazil reporting an average of 12… [read]

Thousands of Pounds of Disposable Masks Are Ending up in Our Oceans

November 3, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 3, 2020

On September 16th, scuba divers found more than 3,000 pounds of trash at Rushikonda beach in India. Divers were on their first underwater clean-up since quarantine began when they found 3,300 pounds of N-95 masks, gloves, and other bio-medical waste… [read]

DuPont and Chemours Still Discharging Forever Chemicals

October 31, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 3, 2020

PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals” are chemicals that have been linked to cancer and numerous other health problems including thyroid issues, reproductive and developmental issues, and high cholesterol. Forever chemicals are called such because they never break down in… [read]

Our Health and the Health of Our Earth are Intertwined

October 29, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 3, 2020

The health of our environment and the health of the human population are immensely intertwined. We haven’t seen the loss of life at this rapid rate since the dinosaurs went extinct. The Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 recently revealed that none… [read]