If you’re asking yourself whether cracking your knuckles is a bad thing, we'll take it as a given that you do crack your knuckles. You’ve probably also been told at some point that doing so will give you arthritis, most likely by someone already annoyed at you doing it!
So, just how seriously should you be taking the know-it-alls? As you’re probably aware, m ... Show More
Today
Why do we cry?
Humans are the only creatures on Earth that shed tears. Whether it's tears of joy, laughter, anger, pain, sadness, or fatigue, the emotions that bring about crying are diverse. You might be familiar with these emotional triggers, but have you ever wondered about the physiological ... Show More
4m 41s
Today
Is sleeping less than 6 hours a night the equivalent to being drunk?
We've all been there - it's late, you're exhausted, but sleep just won't come. You toss and turn, check the clock every few minutes, and the longer you're awake, the more anxious you feel about how little rest you're going to get. Morning comes, and even though you're barely func ... Show More
4m 22s
Aug 2021
#111 | Is Cracking Joints Bad? The Science Behind Snap, Crackle, Pops of Your Body
In this episode, Dillon discusses the noises our bodies make, specifically the snap, crackles, and pops in joints and tissues. We answer the questions, what creates the crepitus noise, and does it mean a pathology is present? Is it abnormal for these noises to be present? This is ... Show More
33m 19s
Jan 2022
Why does the sound of nails on a chalkboard bother us?
Are there certain sounds that you just can’t stand? Maybe it’s the sound of someone chewing, or brakes screeching on a bus. Most of us really dislike the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard, but what is it about that sound that sets us on edge? We asked Adrian KC Lee, a neurosci ... Show More
4m 14s
Jul 2022
Pourquoi la santé mentale des jeunes travailleurs se dégrade-t-elle ?
Pourquoi la santé mentale des jeunes travailleurs se dégrade-t-elle ?
Selon une étude publiée par Malakoff Humanis, groupe de protection sociale, dévoilée début juillet 2022, la santé mentale des jeunes travailleurs de moins de 30 ans est plus fragile que celle des autres. De ... Show More
4m 55s
May 2021
Qu’est-ce que le syndrome du cœur brisé ?
Qu’est-ce que le syndrome du cœur brisé ? Merci d’avoir posé la question !
Les confinements à répétition, l’isolement, l’incertitude économique, l’absence de projet et la coupure sociale liés à la crise sanitaire de la Covid-19, nous mettent à rude épreuve depuis plus d’un an dé ... Show More
4m 23s