Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition (via Biological Psychiatry). No one knows exactly what causes and drives the illness, though researchers have continued to investigate its origins. People with OCD can spend hours each day performing…
Whether it’s binge-watching our favorite series or staying up for the last out of the ballgame, many of us tend to keep our bedroom televisions on well into the night. Having a TV in the bedroom is becoming more and…
The decision to start anti-anxiety medication is a deeply personal one often fraught with tension, uncertainty, and confusion. Those that make the decision often expect to be on the medication for an extended period of time, particularly if their anxiety…
Magic mushrooms may make you think of people taking drugs in dark rooms or their fantasy-filled hallucinations. As time goes on, more studies are being done on its active ingredient that should change that perception. A new study is significant…
As the seasons change, it’s natural for plants to go through cycles of growth and dormancy. Hydrangeas, in particular, are known for their vibrant blooms during the spring and summer months but may appear to be dying or dormant during…
Given all the stressful situations going on in the world, especially after two years of living through a global pandemic, it makes sense if you have trouble falling asleep these days. In fact, according to the American Sleep Association (ASA),…
Poppies, or Papever somniferum, are beautiful, highly-saturated flowers that bring color and life to any garden. There are many subspecies of poppies, including Elka, Heirloom Pepperbox, and Ziar, and colors range from brilliant reds and pinks to pale purples and…
Memorial Day weekend is a time to pause and pay respect to U.S. veterans and the sacrifices they’ve made for the country. It’s also a time when people look forward to the warm summer days ahead when they can spend…
When most people go to bed, they usually sleep during the night for 1 chunk of time. This is called a monophasic schedule, but some cultures adhere to a bi-phasic schedule, as detailed in a 2024 study published in Nature…
Do you drink a lot of soda or bottled water? If you have a patio, balcony, or even an empty windowsill, you can grow a garden with all those plastic bottles. What is a bottle garden, you ask? Why, it’s…