How and Why to Get Those ZZZ’s
WHY A SOLID SNOOZE IS SO IMPORTANT As a result of the large uptick in sleep research over the last several years, we now know that good sleep quality is a predictor of physical health, mental health, and vitality. There is growing evidence that high-quality sleep can...
A Lesson from Killer Whales
The Collapsed Dorsal Fin of Captive Orcas For many years, there has been scientific debate concerning the reason why the naturally straight and very tall dorsal fin of killer whales (orcas) sometimes flops over. While there are various theories explaining this...
Journey of a Lifetime
The John Muir trail is a 211-mile hike that spans from Yosemite to Mount Whitney in Southern California.
Trivial Pursuit for Bone Heads
How many bones are in the human body? a. 126b. 79c. 381d. 206 What is the name of the smallest bone in the body? a. The cuboidb. The patellac. The stirrupd. The scaphoid What is the main cause of osteoporosis prior to age 50? a. Lack of exercise throughout...