Looks like there’s actually a really good reason so many networks have comedians hosting late-night shows: laughing producing melatonin, a hormone that helps us sleep.
Summer is a time when many people take to swimming pools, both public and private. But before you put on your suit and dive in, this might give you pause: a new survey found one in five adults admit that at some point, they’ve peed in a pool.
A controversial decade-old study that seemed to suggest some gay people can become straight has been used by countless opponents of gay rights, who say it proves homosexuality is a chosen lifestyle.
But now the author of that study says it was flawed, and he’s apologized to the gay community for the heartache it’s caused them.
There is some good news being reported about the state of young people in America.
Want to live longer? Then start jogging. While that might seem like a chore, there’s even better news. You only need to jog a little bit to extend your time on earth.
Many parents believe that a chubby baby is a healthy baby, but this may not necessarily be the case.
Previous research (and common sense) indicated that getting too much or too little sleep was bad for the body and weight. It is generally accepted by researchers that oversleeping contributes to obesity, as it leaves little time for exercise and body functions.
That may not actually be the case, however.
While one might think that women in the workforce command more respect and big salaries, it turns out, stay-at-home moms are worth quite a bit themselves when you factor the tangibles and intangibles.
But exactly how much is being a mom worth?
People are considered “adults” when they turn 18, and given all the rights and responsibilities therein. But new research indicates our brains don’t reach adulthood until we’re much older — and ignoring that could be damaging to young people.
Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter may have eroded levels of privacy by giving people a place to post every facet of their lives and the people around them. However, it’s also given parents a way of doing some sneaky snooping into their children’s lives.
Want physically and emotionally healthy kids? According to new data released by Rutgers University, it could be as simple as having family meals together at home.
