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Author: Sean Gay

Blog / Music to my Ears: A look at why we enjoy music

February 25, 2022 / Sean Gay /

Many of us constantly listen to music, and as several of us know music can have a profound effect on your mood, wellbeing, among many other things. But the question is why? Does it have some unique effect on the brain? Why are songs enjoyable?

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Blog / Stop and smell the flowers…Wait…what is smell?

August 19, 2021 / Sean Gay /

Why do smells invoke such strong emotions? Why are they good or bad? Read on to find out.

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Blog / To be or not to be…Vaccinated: Understanding the novel coronavirus vaccine

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 / Sean Gay /

What is this new COVID vaccine? Is it safe to get?

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Blog / Meditation: Medical Miracle or Mythical Exaggeration?

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 / Sean Gay /

What is meditation? And is it actually scientifically proven to work?

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Blog / Melatonin: A bottle of dreams or a bottle of lies?

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 / Sean Gay /

Melatonin is an over the counter supplement that is often used as a sleep aid, What is it? Is it safe? Is it effective? Read to find out

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Blog / 4 Things You Must Know About the Coronavirus

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 / Sean Gay /

My article is about COVID-19 and what it is, how to slow it down, how to understandthe anxiety from the pandemic, and how to survive together.

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Blog / Can the Keto diet be the ‘keto’ your weight loss?

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 / Sean Gay /

Does the keto diet work as an effective and sustainable weight loss solution?

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