The earliest known “bed” was discovered in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was made of layers of plant material – often wood – and was made so high that a step stool was required to get into and out of it. The bed was also filled with down and feathers, and may have served as a […]
If you’ve ever wondered what love means, then you are not alone. Love is a complex feeling that involves many different emotions. This unique emotional interdependence is the source of many of our strongest feelings, including love for our own loved ones and others. Here are some ways to describe love. Read on to discover […]
Sleep disorders are not just annoying, they can also affect your productivity. Insomnia and sleep apnea are two of the most common sleep disorders, affecting about 40 million Americans, and more than 20 million experience intermittent problems during the night. The number of people affected by sleep problems is on the rise, and these conditions […]
The genetics of BED are still in the embryonic stage. Current studies focus on genes involved in neurotransmitter production, such as dopamine receptors and m-opioid receptors. It is possible that heightened reward sensitivity is a predisposing factor for BED. This could be due to a strong dopamine signal in the striatal region. However, caution should […]
Love is a deep fascination for humans, with different people experiencing it in different ways. In addition to its biological and evolutionary basis, it is also deeply personal. The physical touch of a partner is an affirming experience, and it offers comfort and warmth to the recipient. For this reason, physical intimacy is a powerful […]
Among all the benefits of sleep, its physiological components are most significant. During sleep, skeletal muscles relax, and there is no goal-directed behavior. Sleep’s characteristic posture is horizontal repose, which is shared by humans and many animals. It suggests that the subject is passive toward their environment. Several questions remain, however, regarding the capacity of […]
The oldest known “bed” was discovered in South Africa, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The “bed” was made of layers of plant material, and was burned periodically. It was roughly 22 feet in length, 12 inches thick, and covered a full foot of ground. The layers of leaves served as a top sheet, and the […]
What is love? Love is a complex emotion with many facets, and there is no single definition of it. However, Western authorities have attempted to deconstruct love into two main components: activity and concern for spiritual growth. To understand love, one must first define the nature of each. Then, one must consider what makes love […]
Sleep is an essential part of our lives. It’s the rest our body needs to keep us healthy and functioning at our best. Without adequate sleep, we are at risk of developing many health problems. Not only do we become drowsy during the day, but also our immune system suffers. Sleep also has a significant […]
While some beds have evolved over the millennia, the earliest known “bed” was made of layers of plant material. It was burned periodically and was approximately 22 square feet thick. The top sheet of leaves was not only cozy, but it probably kept away bugs, too. The oldest known bed is now held in a […]