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Mind
How These 4 Illegal Drugs Are Treating Mental Illness
Sarah Jacoby
Mar 21, 2015
Sex
This Video Shows How Women Really Feel About Masturbation
Sarah Jacoby
Mar 20, 2015
Mind
Yep, That Power Nap Is Totally Worth It
Sarah Jacoby
Mar 20, 2015
Body
This Natural Sleep Aid Works Even When It’s Noisy
We knew the trusty sleep-regulating hormone, melatonin, was helpful. But, we honestly didn't know it could work this well: New research sugg
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Sarah Jacoby
Health Trends
This Graphic Video Puts A Face On The Rising Heroin Addiction Rates
Summer Myers died in January at the age of 25. She was a heroin addict. Now, Jackie Smallwood, Myers' mother, wants you to hear her daughter's st
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
Your Salary Affects How Much You Drink
We already know that men and women tend to have very different drinking habits throughout their lives. But, as NPR reports, new research suggests our incom
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Sarah Jacoby
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Astronauts Post Amazing Aurora Vines From Space
Yesterday was St. Patrick's Day. For you, maybe that meant wearing a little extra green or listening to some of your favorite Irish bands. But, f
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
This Is The Real Consequence Of Feeling Lonely
Bad news for the lone wolves out there: New research suggests that, even if you love being alone, being lonely isn't all that great for your hea
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
The Odd Thing That Sets People With Depression Apart
Time definitely drags when you're not having fun (ugh, this winter). But, for those with depression, time may feel like it's passing ev
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Sarah Jacoby
Health Trends
Why Those “BPA-Free” Labels Don’t Really Mean Much
Bisphenol A (BPA) has a pretty bad rap. Exposure to the chemical has been linked to everything from breast cancer to declining male fertility. But, a
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Sarah Jacoby
Sex
5 Things Science Teaches Us About Sexuality
It's just a fact: Sex isn't always easy. Luckily, Emily Nagoski, PhD, author of the recently-released book Come As
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Between Democrats & Republicans, Here’s Who’s The Hap...
For years now, psychologists have described a political “happiness gap” between liberals and conservatives. But, new research suggests tha
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
People With This Phobia Are Horrified By The Apple Watch
See that? Yep, that's the face of our new overlord, the Apple Watch. Sure, maybe it'll turn out to be totally overblown — many people
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
Here’s The Real Difference Between How Much Men & Women Drink
It may not be happy hour yet, but we're already thirsty after reading this: New research reveals how our drinking habits change as we get older &mdash
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
This Is Why Your Boxed Wine Tastes Weird, According To Science
Despite the rise of fancy boxed wines, non-bottled vino can still come with some unfortunate extra flavor — because of a thing called ̶
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
Yep, This Popular Alternative Treatment Probably Doesn’t Work
You can put that overpriced bottle back on the shelf: New research confirms — yet again — that homeopathy is more hype than actual he
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
A Surprising New Finding About Trichotillomania
We tend to think of compulsive behaviors — such as hair-pulling, nail-biting, and skin-picking — as coping mechanisms used to deal wi
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Sarah Jacoby
Health Trends
How To Create A Narcissist
We know that figuring out if you're a narcissist is pretty darn easy. Now, new research is pinpointing where those self-obsession tendencies
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Sarah Jacoby
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Health Trends
These 17-Year-Olds Will Make You Question Your Life Choices
As part of the Intel Science Talent Search, 40 student finalists from across the country were given a chance to show off their research and possi
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Sarah Jacoby
Fitness
5 Ways The Apple Watch Will Change Your Workout
Back in September, when we first heard about the Apple Watch, we were intrigued. Not just because it can be customized with that, uh, unique 
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
You Know You’ve Always Wanted Little, Edible, 3D-Printed Ga...
We aren't quite sure where our food will come from (or what it will look like) in the future. Of course, one really appealing potential future-food so
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
The Weird Consequence Of Your Greek Yogurt Habit
Yes, greek yogurt is delicious, nutritious, and surprisingly cost-effective. But, we admit we'd never really thought about this consequence of ma
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Here’s What You Do Best At Your Age
We usually just assume that aging means our brains are deteriorating, but some processes may actually be at their best when we get older. And, ne
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Sarah Jacoby
Fitness
These Fake Workout Videos Are Our New Favorite Thing On The Internet
“Don't you want to look good — both for yourself and the other people in your life who are more important?” asks Shelley Lachance in
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Help Crowdfund A Brain On Acid
Now's your chance to support some pretty awesome (and just pretty) scientific research: This week, researchers at the Beckley Foundation set
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
The Very Weird Thing You Probably Do After Meeting Someone
In today's weird science news: A new study suggests we subconsciously sniff our hands after a handshake, reports New Scientist. In the study, pub
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
A Major Reason You Should Rethink Kicking Your Coffee Habit
Coffee, like red wine, has been puzzling us for quite a while. We've seen the good news and the bad, and regardless, we continue to dri
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Sarah Jacoby
Fitness
This Is The Least Active State In The Country
Yes, this winter is dragging on just as painfully as the wait for Game of Thrones. But, it appears that some heroes out there have
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Sarah Jacoby
Fitness
What Your Treadmill Performance Says About How Long You’ll ...
Your treadmill can tell you a lot about your life. Calories burned? Check. Distance? Check. How much longer you need to be stuck in this sweaty gym? Sigh,
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Sarah Jacoby
Tech
This App Makes It Okay For You To Suck At Math
It's no secret that Americans aren't great at math. In fact, a recent report puts U.S. millennials' math scores in last place compared to 21
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Sarah Jacoby
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