How Left Brain Dominance Leads to Depression

A human brain with a frown, sitting on the desk and showing what part of the brain causes depression

What part of the brain causes depression? What’s the difference between the right and left side of the brain? Author Mo Gawdat explains that a processing error in the brain occurs when we use the wrong side of our brain to process information. Overusing the left side of the brain can cause you to overanalyze things and block emotions, which leads to depression. Read more to learn why left-brain dominance can cause mental health problems.

Odysseus Moon Landing & the Future of Space Exploration

A photo of the Odysseus moon landing taken by Intuitive Machines

What does the Odysseus moon landing mean for the future of space travel? How can the space industry sustain its growth and maximize its impact on the economy? The February Odysseus moon landing, funded by private investment, has reignited global interest in space. Private companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic will play a pivotal role in the evolution of the space economy, fostering innovation, competition, and space exploration. Keep reading to learn about Odysseus and its implications.

The Effect of Endocrine Disruptors on Testosterone in Your Body

A man playing basketball outside represents endocrine disruptors' effect on testosterone

How do endocrine disruptors cause a decline in testosterone? How does testosterone travel through the body? Testosterone plays a big part in your physical and mental health. But, in the presence of estrogenics—one of the known endocrine disruptors—testosterone decreases rapidly, which can lead to major problems. Continue reading for more information on the effect of estrogenics on testosterone.

Estrogen in Plastic: You May Be Drinking Harmful Estrogenics

A plastic Coca-Cola bottle and a plastic water bottle illustrate the harms of estrogen in plastic

Is there estrogen in plastic? How does the presence of estrogenics in water bottles affect your health? There are two types of estrogenics found in plastic bottles: phthalates and Bisphenol A & S. These chemicals pose a potential health risk to consumers, but there’s hardly any work being done to remove them. Keep reading to learn about the effects of harmful estrogen in plastics.

Endocrine Disruptors in Cosmetics: Are Makeup & Soap Harmful?

A woman applying makeup with a brush illustrates the harms of endocrine disruptors in cosmetics

Is every type of sunscreen or cleanser good for your skin? Are there endocrine disruptors in cosmetics? Estrogenics are a category of endocrine disrupters that interfere with your hormones, targeting estrogen receptors. Unfortunately, even though sunscreen and soap are essential skincare products, endocrine disruptors are commonly found in them. Discover more about endocrine disruptors in cosmetic products.

Estrogenic Chemicals Found in Food, Cosmetics, Plastic, & More

Plastic bottles in a trash can beside a paper bag illustrate the pervasiveness of estrogenic chemicals

How many estrogenic chemicals are in our food? Are estrogenics used in herbicides? According to Anthony G. Jay, estrogenics can be found in various sources from plants and fungi to artificial food coloring and plastic additives. Understanding the origin and function of each of these estrogenics helps us comprehend their impact on our health and the environment. Continue reading to learn about some common places where you’ll find estrogenic chemicals.

What Can Cause Hormone Imbalance? Investigating Estrogenics

What can cause hormone imbalance? A man with an unknown illness lies in a hospital bed

What can cause hormone imbalance? How do estrogenics mess up your hormones? Anthony G. Jay writes that an estrogenic is a chemical that mimics estrogen—a hormone that your body naturally produces. Estrogenics come from a variety of sources. When you come into contact with them, they can affect your health in significant ways. Here’s how estrogenics cause hormone imbalance.

How Do Trees Survive Winter? The Science Behind It

Trees in the winter covered in snow and a stream flows through the forest

How do trees survive in winter? How can they withstand the cold? In what ways do trees cooperate? Trees live on little more than sunlight, water, and the nutrients they draw from the soil. They respond to changes in the seasons and weather even the harshest winters. Recent research indicates they may be less solitary than they appear, and may help each other survive the cold. Here’s a look at the science behind how trees survive winter.