Science

January 20, 2026

Science Reveals the Surprising Health Benefits of Singing

If you love to sing, you’re in luck. Research shows that using your voice comes with a surprising range of health benefits. From improving lung function to helping you relax, there are plenty of good reasons to belt out your favorite tunes—even if you’re slightly off-key. Singing stimulates the vagus nerve, which runs from the brain through the throat and vocal cords to organs throughout the body.

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December 28, 2025

We May Actually See Our Lives Flash Before Our Eyes as We Die

We may not know what happens after we die, but science has at least given us a clue as to what happens to our brains. In a landmark study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience in 2022, researchers revealed that the human brain may, in fact, remain active during—and even after—the transition from life to death.

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December 19, 2025

Scientists and Psychologists Agree That Life Gets Better Once You Start Practicing Gratitude

While some people say their school years were the best of their lives, others believe life only gets better with age. Spanish psychologist and author Rafael Santandreu offers a different take, arguing that the “best stage” of life isn’t tied to how old you are—it begins the moment you shift your mindset toward gratitude, and that can happen at any time. “Many people think that the best stage of life is childhood or youth.

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