Research

Weird skin conditions have been plaguing people since the start of the pandemic. “Maskne” — or acne caused from wearing a mask — has been on the rise since March. Read More

A new study has collected compelling evidence suggesting our minds actually release an extra dose of dopamine whenever we return home from a long day out or extended trip. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a big role in producing feelings of pleasure. Read More

Natural sugars found in things like honey and fruit are great ways to increase focus and cognition so long as we don’t consume more than 30g a day (roughly seven sugar cubes). Read More

The model developed by the authors was designed to gauge the stability of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza on human skin surfaces as well as the disinfection effectiveness of ethanol against them. Read More

This new research, conducted by Dr. Emilio Ros from the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona in collaboration with Loma Linda University, found that eating walnuts every day appears to lower bodily inflammation. Read More

One day, defeat may cause a narcissist to double-down on their grandiosity. However, in the very same week, the very same narcissist may feel helpless in response to the very same outcome. Read More

On the surface, modern life should be anything but lonely. Putting COVID-19 aside for a moment, the past few decades have seen humans gifted with a plethora of new ways to stay connected. Read More

Consistently, those who belonged to the OSA group demonstrated a higher amyloid burden, poorer sleep efficiency, and less time spent in stage N3 sleep-which denotes a regenerative sleep stage where your body heals itself. Read More

According to a new paper published in the journal Physics of Fluids, N95 masks with valves don’t actually offer much protection against viral particles. In fact, the primary function of mask valves is comfort at the expense of functionality. Read More