Author Archives: Carla Delgado
Does Blue Light Damage Skin?
Learn how blue light can damage your skin and ways to protect yourself from premature aging and skin cancer. Continue reading
Irregular Sleep Schedules Can Lead to Health Risks
Shift workers who have irregular sleep schedules are at risk of shift work disorder, which can impact their physical and mental health. Continue reading
Dietary Supplements Are No Substitute For a Healthy Lifestyle
Research shows that dietary supplements aren’t as good for us as the packaging suggests. Continue reading
How Naps Improve Memory Performance
Different nap durations produce varying effects, but one study suggests naps can improve cognition. Continue reading
Essential Oils Could Impact Your Memory and Reaction Times
Research shows that certain essential oils can impact your reaction time and accuracy when it comes to cognitive performance. Continue reading
Which Plant-Based Milk Is Best for the Planet (And You)?
There’s no simple answer: Non-dairy milks vary widely in their nutritional content and impacts on the Earth. Continue reading
The Sun Helps Keep Us Healthy (If We Get Enough of It)
We need plenty of daylight to keep our bodies in check, but COVID-19 lockdowns and night-shift jobs can complicate things. Continue reading
Yes, Glitter Really is Bad for the Environment
The sparkly stuff is an environmental nightmare. It’s also just one example of a larger category of pollutants that scientists are still struggling to understand. Continue reading
The Peatlands Behind Scotch Are Now Part of Global Climate Talks
Whether you enjoy Scotch or not, the carbon-rich soil used in the whisky’s production holds great potential for mitigating climate change. Continue reading
5 Ways to Fall Asleep Faster, According to Science
Shortening your sleep latency may lessen fatigue and improve focus during the daytime. Continue reading
How to Avoid Fast Furniture and Minimize Waste
Cheap, trendy and easy-to-ditch furniture comes with a hefty environmental toll. Continue reading
How Unsustainable Sand Mining Affects the Environment
Overmining could lead to economic and environmental collapse Continue reading
How Does Climate Change Affect Human Health?
Climate change isn’t just a threat to our planet’s wellbeing, but our own, too. Continue reading
5 Activities That Prevent Cognitive Decline
These evidence-based activities have shown to improve or preserve your brain’s ability to think, learn or remember while aging. Continue reading
Is City Living Bad For Your Health?
Living in a big city certainly has its perks, but research suggests that air and noise pollution and a lack of green spaces can be detrimental to our health and well-being. Continue reading
Technology Overuse and the Fear of “Digital Dementia”: What You Need to Know
Can’t bear to put down your smartphone? Electronic devices have made themselves indispensable, but experts say they have a considerable effect on our cognitive function. Continue reading