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Systematic Desensitization Benefits + How to Do It

The National Institute of Mental Health tells us that the most common types of mental disorders in the United States are phobias, which affect about 10 percent of the adult population. For people suffering from phobias ...

The 4-Day Work Week: Could It Work In the U.S.?

The buzz surrounding Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin's remarks on a shorter work week set off a firestorm of debate. And although Finland announced it isn't currently implementing a 4-day work week, the media attention ...

What Is Glucagon? Roles, Side Effects & How It Works With Insulin

We know that maintaining normal blood sugar levels is extremely important and can sometimes be challenging, but do you know how the body works to regulate this important function? A hormone called glucagon plays a ...

DHT (Dihydrotestosterone): Its Role in Hair Loss & How to Reduce It

We often hear about the negative effects associated with having too high or too low levels of testosterone — such as when it comes to causing acne in women and muscle loss in men. But ...

Does Hair Dye Cause Cancer? New Study Raises Concerns

Does hair dye cause cancer? Let's just say if you're one to touch up your locks every month or so, you may be shocked to read about the scary connection researchers just discovered. The results of ...

Do Ear Seeds Work To Relieve Pain & More?

Ear seeds are exactly what the name implies — tiny seeds that are placed on specific points of the ear. But the seeds aren't meant to grow auricular plants. They are placed on known meridians ...

Polyphasic Sleep: Is Sleeping in Short Bursts a Healthier Sleep Pattern?

There are many reasons why we can't get a good night's sleep or achieve what we view to be our ideal sleep schedule. What is the answer? Is there more than one right way to ...

Tattoo Risks: 4 Little-Known Risks + How to Do a Tattoo Detox

Whether it's to make an artistic statement, pay tribute to a loved one or highlight an important moment in your life, getting a tattoo can be a creative and even therapeutic experience. But it's important ...

Can Reduced Brain Activity Boost Longevity?

A new study led by scientists Joseph Zullo and Derek Drake from Harvard Medical School indicates that the nervous system may play an unexpected role in aging. While it seems counterintuitive, the study suggests that ...

How Energy Healing Works to Benefit the Body & Mind

There may be some skepticism about the therapeutic effects of energy healing, but this medicinal practice has been time-tested for thousands of years. Some scientists believe that stimulating the human energy field should be combined with ...