Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin We spend roughly one-third of our lives sleeping1—and during that time, we dream. Many theories exist to explain why we dream, but researchers still don’t know for sure. Some believe dreams have symbolic meaning, whereas others believe…
Humans aren’t wired to be monogamous Science has proved time and again that no matter how much we love, humans aren’t supposed to be monogamous. In fact, a study suggests that humans have evolved to appear socially monogamous as it is more…
1. Monogamous Relationships Exist Throughout The Animal Kingdom Image credits: Vesna Zivcic, EssjayNZ Even though we often think of ourselves as a faithful species, we’re not the only ones in the animal kingdom. Wolves, gibbons, and 90% of bird species are just a…
Men fall in love faster than women. Women take 15 days, men just 8 seconds. 2. Love is literally blind. It doesn’t seem to matter what other people say to your lover. He/she is always perfect in your eyes. 3.…
What is love? Love takes many forms and can be difficult to define. The love between friends, family, and romantic partners can all be different. People report that some love is unconditional, some about pleasure, and some about service. All…
Prioritize Sleep Sleep is the top priority when it comes to resetting your mental health, but that can be hard to believe when you consider that one in three adults does not get enough sleep every night. Start by prioritizing seven to nine…
1. The Brain Weighs About Three Pounds And Can Shrink. Approximately 60% of the brain’s dry weight is fat, although 73% of the overall brain is made up of water. Your brain requires hydration, just as your muscles and other organs do, and 90 minutes of…
Our Brain = 9,766 iPhone 7s. While there are tasks that modern computers can carry out that the human brain can’t, our minds still have technology beat in some aspects. The human memory size can hold the equivalent of 2.5…