Jeremy has been an Internet based writer for the past seven years.
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Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time
As the surgeon general helpfully details on every pack of cigarettes, there are many health problems associated with smoking. But here's a new one: Smoking can cause restless nights.
German researchers surveyed the sleep habits of 1,100 smokers and 1,200 non-smokers...
Should Teachers Be Allowed to Strike? [POLL]
Chicago is in the midst of teacher strike that is affecting roughly 350,000 students.
There is some debate over whether the strike is permitted under Illinois law since the unions' list of grievances extends beyond pay and benefits -- which are the only issues they have the legal right to strike over.
Research Finds That Life Is Just Plain Better If You Graduate from College — Here’s Why
It is a given that college graduates make more money. In fact, according to a new OECD study the average college graduate in America earns over $20,000 a year more than their counterparts without a degree, making the United States one of the best countries in the world to have completed college.
But it turns out there are even more benefits to college.
Gay College Football Player Kicked Off Team After Kissing Boyfriend — Is It Fair?
Jamie Kuntz, a freshman linebacker, wasn't able to play in North Dakota State College of Sciences first football game of the year because of a concussion. Instead the 18-year-old watched the game from the press box, and it was there where Kuntz, who is gay, shared a kiss with his boyfriend...
Kids May Be Short If Their Mothers Suffer from This Condition
According to a new study published in the medical journal Pediatrics mothers who suffer depression after pregnancy are more likely to have short kids.
Working Overtime Can Actually Kill You, So Feel Free to Call in Sick
When you work more than eight hours a day you begin to suffer from frustration and lack of a social life. But did you know overtime can actually kill you?
Do You Leave Your Phone On During Flights? [POLL]
As anyone who has been on a plane knows, you are supposed to turn your cell phone completely off during takeoffs and landings.
Do you adhere to those rules?
Study Finds Parents Can Allow Babies to Cry at Night
Babies can be exhausting enough during the day, but when they cry throughout the night the so-called bundles of joy can leave their parents cranky and depressed.