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People Discriminated Against More Likely to Suffer From Sleep Issues

Many people have trouble sleeping when they’re stressed out or feeling anxious, so it’s not entirely shocking that people who are discriminated against do as well.

Talking to a Therapist Can Actually Rewire Your Brain

It’s no secret that going to therapy can be beneficial to mental and emotional health, but some new research is pointing out an interesting reason about why that is. A study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry found that when a therapist helps a patient challenge unhealthy thought patterns, that person shows measurable changes in their brain activity.

Turns Out Men and Women Do Process Emotions Similarly — Sort Of

We’ve heard over and over again that men and women have brains that work in slightly different ways, but some new research on emotions claims that the sexes are more alike then we think.

Sperm Invaders Game Raises Money for Planned Parenthood

There’s been more talk than normal about Planned Parenthood since Paul Ryan confirmed that the GOP wants to defund the organization.

Stressed at Work? The Gym Might Be the Answer

We already know that exercise is good for both our mental and physical health, but now research has proven that the people who exercise more often are actually better suited to deal with stress at work.

Why Grasshoppers Could Be the Beef of the Future

By now, you may have heard the consensus from the scientific community that beef is not the most sustainable food option out there as far as the environment goes. Many people argue that there are healthier places to get protein from that also don’t have such a large carbon footprint.

Study Shows Millennials Value Experiences over Things

Given the option to pay off student loans or spend some time traveling around the world, it seems as though many millennials would pick the latter. Debt be damned, right?

Study Tests Sending Women Abortion Pills by Mail

Many of us take for granted the access that we have to the medical assistance that we might need or want at any given time. When it comes to female reproductive rights, though, things are much more complicated.

Traumatic Stress Affects Genders’ Brains Differently

Although we might still be fighting for gender equality on many fronts, the fact still remains that there are some genetic differences between men and women, and there are some important reasons to pay attention to that fact.

Tinder-Like App Allows Swiping for Sperm Donors

A sperm bank in the UK called the London Sperm Bank has created an app that functions a lot like Tinder, except that it matches women with potential sperm donors as opposed to potential dates. It’s been aptly nicknamed “Order A Daddy.”

Got a UTI? You Might Be Able to Walk It Off

More than half of all women will get a urinary tract infection at some point in their life, and for many women, the issue will be a reoccurring one.

Study: Dating Happy People Can Improve Your Health

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Dating happy people sounds a lot more appealing than dating unhappy people, in general, but according to a study published by the American Psychological Association, dating happy people can actually improve your health.