Health

March 17, 2025

Doctor Reveals the “Worst Sleeping Position” for a Peaceful Slumber

What’s your sleep style? Do you lay on your back like a corpse, or curl up on your side in the fetal position? It’s good to know, especially since sleep is key to our daily and long-term health. A poor night of sleep can make you cranky and lower your cognitive function the following day. In honor of World Sleep Day (which was on March 14), Dr. Tim Mercer, a National Health Service (UK)

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January 7, 2025

New Research Reveals That Participating in Arts and Culture Events Positively Impacts Physical and Mental Health

It’s been established that art and craft activities positively impact mental health. It should come as no surprise, then, that arts and culture events are equally beneficial for physical and mental well-being. New research conducted by Britain’s Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) demonstrates that attending or participating in an arts event, even if only occasionally or every few months, alleviates health symptoms such as pain, depression, and medication dependency, among others.

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August 27, 2024

New Research Suggests That Doing Arts and Crafts Can Improve Your Mental Health

Arts and crafts like painting, pottery, and weaving have been around for centuries, and there’s just something about making things with your hands that people can’t get enough of. Today, there’s a growing number of individuals embracing these timeless skills. Even celebrities, known primarily for their achievements in acting or sports, are channeling their talents into the world of crafts.

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