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Yale study suggests psilocybin can help treat migraines

Before, we published the results of a new study that found psilocybin therapy to be four times more effective than antidepressants for treating major ...

Tips for navigating boundaries with unvaccinated friends and family

Not everyone is comfortable with getting vaccinated against Covid-19... and chances are, someone in your family or social circle has chosen not to take ...

5 tips for better sleep from Olympians

We all know that sleep is vital for our health and wellbeing, and athletes are especially in tune with the critical nature of a ...

Machine vision software reveals how spiders weave their web

How does a spider make a web? You’ve probably accidentally wandered into a spider web and wondered how they make these creations right under ...

Seattle becomes first US city to outlaw caste discrimination

Following a decision by the city council, Seattle has become the first city in the United States to outlaw caste discrimination. Councilwoman Kshama Sawant, ...