Blamed yourself on your poor sleeping habits or inability to fall asleep? – Look no further. A new study has found genetic links to insomnia, a disorder that prevents an individual from falling or staying asleep. This study identified 113,006 individuals with insomnia and found seven genes involved. There was also genetic overlap found with…

Washing your hands may cleanse away germs, but it can also clean away mental guilt and old goals or habits. A new study where individuals were primed (as in, had an idea inserted into their unconscious mind) for a certain goal were more likely to forget about that goal after washing their hands, implying that…

Everyone has had a time in their life where they’ve doodled in a notebook to pass the time. Well according to a new study, doodling actually causes increased blood flow to the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for managing our feelings and thoughts. The study contained artists and non-artists who both spent time drawing. It…

Listening to music is a daily pleasure for many people, but actually playing a musical instrument can help combat cognitive decline. A recent study involving 32 young adults who listened to and played a Tibetan singing bowl showed significant changes in brain activity. When the participants played the musical instrument, it activated a variety of…

For many women, giving birth is an exciting and life-changing experience, but for some, it doesn’t go without some repercussions. Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that many women experience after giving birth due to fluctuations in their reproductive hormones. Some symptoms of PPD are: low mood, anxious thoughts, thoughts of separating from family, and…