A bit about: Kate Ferguson

Kate Ferguson
Kate Ferguson is a Los Angeles local and freelance writer for a variety of blog genres. When she's not writing, the UC Davis graduate is focused on pursuits of the entertainment industry, spin class, and hot sauce. Look for article links, updates, and the occasional joke on her Twitter @KateFerg, or check out her personal blog ThatsRandomKate.blogspot.com.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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