Florida woman who coughed on cancer patient sentenced to 30 days behind bars, mental health evaluation

Florida woman who coughed on cancer patient sentenced to 30 days behind bars, mental health evaluation

Florida Woman Coughs on Cancer Patient A Florida woman has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for intentionally coughing on a cancer patient during an altercation at a Pier 1 store. On June 21, 2020, Heather Sprague noticed Debra Jo Hunter berating Pier 1 employees for not giving her a refund on an item…

Waking up just 1 Hour Earlier Cuts Depression Risk by Double Digits, study finds

Waking up just 1 Hour Earlier Cuts Depression Risk by Double Digits, study finds

The temptation to sleep in when our schedules allow can be hard to resist. However, a recent study found that by waking up an hour earlier you can reduce risk for depression by 24%. (1) Study: Wake Up Early To Cut Depression The study by researchers at University of Colorado Boulder and the Broad Institute…

Baking Is The Best Way To Alleviate Stress—Yes, Really

Baking Is The Best Way To Alleviate Stress—Yes, Really

When the pandemic forced lockdowns across the country, many people were at a loss for what to do with their free time. While some hunkered down to binge-watch their favorite shows, others decided it was the perfect opportunity to get fit. However, if the empty flour shelves in the grocery stores can be any indication,…

Scientists Show What Loneliness Looks Like In The Brain

Scientists Show What Loneliness Looks Like In The Brain

According to a recent study, an estimated 10 to 20 percent of adults suffer from loneliness or feelings of isolation. The study focused on the brain’s reaction to loneliness, identifying distinct brain variations offering clues to how loneliness affects us. (1) Loneliness And The Brain Headed by a team at McGill University, the study identified…