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Caution: Content warnings do not reduce stress, study shows

Imagine if you were going on a roller coaster ride and the sign said ‘BRACE YOURSELF, THIS RIDE WILL MAKE YOU FEEL HORRIBLE!’ It would probably make you feel more anxious and fearful, right? Well, that’s similar to what trigger warnings do. You see, trigger warnings are like caution signs that warn people about potentially […]

Published on October 14, 2023

Prescription drugs dominate half of Americans’ lives, study reveals

Imagine a lifetime where prescription drugs play the starring role, taking up more time than getting married or earning an education. Well, according to new research, that’s exactly what awaits many Americans born in 2019. The study found that males will spend about 48% of their lives dependent on medications, while females will spend even […]

Published on October 14, 2023

Sourdough’s Microbial Melting Pot Sparks a Flavor Revolution!

Think of sourdough as a diverse neighborhood where different flours are like little homes, each fostering its own unique community of bacteria. Just like how neighborhoods with different cultures and cuisines have distinct flavors, using different flours in sourdough leads to the growth of specific bacterial communities that contribute to the delightful variation in aromas […]

Published on October 13, 2023