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Dr. Jessica Baron has a PhD in history and philosophy of science, with a specialization in the history of public health. A former university instructor and science outreach specialist, she is now a full-time writer and consultant specializing in science, technology, health ethics, and both the history and future of wellness.
How Rituals Rewire Your Brain
While rituals may define us, we have a hard time defining them. Dig into the sci…
Fall Asleep Listening to Bedtime Stories for Adults
Having a hard time falling asleep? Listen to a boring story.
Logging Into Online Wellness
Learning can improve our quality of life—and the effect is twofold for courses o…
Medical Intuition: Tap Into the Body’s Wisdom
Intuitive medicine is a complementary tool for health assessments. It works alon…
Cancer and Canopy: The Healing Power of Forest Bathing
Researchers are continuing to learn what role forests play in everything from hu…
5 Cold Therapies for Healthy Aging
From frotox to full-body immersion, consider five intriguing cold therapies for …
Cryotherapy for Stress-Busting
Immersing our bodies in cold temps may help build our tolerance for stress and p…
Repeat After You: 3 Unexpected Benefits of Chanting
Chanting a mantra can counter dementia, help you sleep, and more.
What Would Spirituality Look Like if We Could Live Forever?
Thanatology focuses on life extension, but what role would religion play in our …
Empaths & Animals: A Special Relationship
Authenticity, a minimal amount of emotional work, and the ability to gain trust …
What to Expect When You’re in Love With an Empath
Loving an empath—who may be more sensitive to confrontation, more introverted, a…
What Does It Mean to Be a True Empath?
Empathetic people's hearts go out to others. True empaths feel others’ happiness…
Chronic Breath-Holding and How to Let It Go
Poor ergonomics can impair breath, while anger, pain, and frustration stemming f…
The Sleep-Tech Boom: Can We Measure, Map, and Hack Our Way to Better Zs?
When it comes to improving sleep, do measuring apps and biohacks help or hinder?…
Can Spiritual Sleep Help You Learn, Heal, and Reach Your Full Potential?
Through dream incubation, yoga nidra, or a general meditative practice, spiritua…
4 Ayurvedic Herbs for Hair
Like superfood for your mane: stimulate growth, relieve and exfoliate the scalp,…
8 Herbs for Ayurvedic Skincare
In ancient Ayurvedic texts, the Sanskrit word used for dermatological issues—kuṣ…
Balance & Boost: 4 Ayurvedic Herbs for Immunity
Ayurveda is about balance and treating the whole body for optimal mental and phy…
