Have you ever wondered about the uniqueness of being left-handed? It’s a fascinating rarity in human biology that has intrigued scientists for years. Even more surprising is that being left-handed might have more far-reaching implications than we previously imagined, including…
If you’re waking up every morning with stiffness and aching in your shoulder, you could be facing a problem with your rotator cuff. This is a group of muscles and tendons that help attach your upper arm bone to your…
It’s not uncommon for a person to wake up in the middle of an action-packed dream. Dreaming primarily takes place during REM sleep, in which our body is still asleep but our brain is beginning to wake up. “Some dreams…
Allergies are pesky, aren’t they? You could be fine one day, and the next day you’re coughing, sneezing, and congested. Some people only get allergies during certain times of the year, and other people can experience them year-round. An allergic…
Sleep apnea affects more people across the country than you might think. In fact, up to 30% of individuals in the U.S. are said to experience this sleep disorder, according to Sleep Foundation. Characterized by loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, choking…
Nightly mouth guards are nothing new in the world of TV and movies. They can be found in everything from cartoons to teen flicks to rom coms. And while they’re usually the butt of some joke or other, they’re incredibly…
The latest health and wellness trend to go viral on TikTok is a sleep aid hack that involves drinking lettuce water. Created last month by TikTok user Shapla Hoque, the video has received more than 7 million views and 1.4…
Ever found the pitter-patter of rain to be mesmerizing and meditative? Turns out, you’re not alone. Turn on a meditative app and you’ll instantly plunge into the repetitive sounds of rain falling in the rainforest. Not only is it calming…
If you have trouble falling asleep at night, you might want to try using a sound machine. Sound machines produce noises that can help calm and soothe the listener by blocking out disruptive and unwanted sounds (via Verywell Health). This…
A concussion is a type of brain injury that occurs when there is a severe blow to the head (via Mayo Clinic). Common symptoms of a concussion include headaches, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, nausea, vomiting, trouble concentrating, and sensitivity to…