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Study Links Higher Impulsivity to Young People Who Stay Up Late

December 15, 2020 by Sage Edwards

A recent study done by the University of Surrey has linked staying up late to higher anxiety, substance use, and impulsivity. Photo: Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images Researchers gathered 191 participants between 18-25 years old. They were then surveyed on sleeping… [read]

Why Sourdough is Better Than Regular Bread, and My Favorite Ways to Use Sourdough

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

Sourdough baking is a method of baking that has been around for centuries. We’ve been baking bread, in some form, for thousands of years (at least). The first record we have of the sourdough baking method dates back to around… [read]

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]

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]