Leading an active lifestyle results in better sleep, according to new research from Reykjavik University in Iceland. The study, published in the journal BMJ Open, found that people who engage in regular exercise, like jogging or swimming, at least twice weekly were 42% less prone to insomnia and more likely to sleep at least six […]
There are all kinds of teas we could drink. Besides herbal teas, infusions and yerba mate, there are various green and black teas. In more and more trendy joints these days, you can order exotic-sounding teas such as chai latte with oat milk or yerba mate. Yerba mate is served in a separate cup made […]
Not so long ago, it was a custom to have an annual Spring cleaning, even if it was for Lent or purification before Passover or Pesach. In some households, the big cleaning crisis broke out. We all keep our sheets, floors and fridges respectable (don’t we?), but how often should we be doing it? From […]
Bumblebees can learn complex tasks by observing their fellow bees, scientists said in a new study published in Nature. Researchers long thought only humans were capable of such advanced social learning, but during the study, bees who struggled to solve a two-step puzzle on their own could do so after watching a “demonstrator” bee trained […]
Scientists have discovered what makes us want to dance. Researchers from France’s National Institute of Health and Medical Research and Aix-Marseille University found that humans feel compelled to boogie because of the effect of syncopation on their left sensorimotor cortex. The study suggests this brain region is vital for integrating auditory and motor systems. The […]
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