Delicate ears beware, this week we are talking all about swearing! Without being obnoxiously vulgar, we're going to dive in the history of swear words and the etymology of some of your favorite cusses.

Sources:

https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/why-do-we-swear

The Science of Curse Words: Why The &@$! Do We Swear?

What makes a word a swear word? Why do we swear? What happens in your brain when you drop an F-bomb? Straight from Brooklyn, New York: the science of swearing.

BY JOHN-ERIK JORDAN

November 2, 2021

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profanity

Entry on Etymology

https://mashable.com/article/origin-of-swear-words

The surprising origins of your f*cking favorite swear words

Know your history.

By Christine Wang  on March 25, 2017

https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/the-history-of-swear-words-where-the-and-do-they-come-from

The History of Swear Words: Where the &%@! Do They Come From?

From ancient Rome to the Renaissance, dive into the surprising origins and history of swear words.

By Alex OrlandoJun 14, 2023 10:00 AM

https://nypost.com/article/origins-of-the-naughtiest-swear-words-in-the-english-language

Origins of the naughtiest swear words in the English language

By Reed Tucker

April 24, 2021

https://www.scribendi.com/academy/articles/etymology_of_curse_words.en.htmlsession_token=eyJ0aW1lIjoxNjg4MzE5ODczMDYzLCJob3N0Ijoid3d3LnNjcmliZW5kaS5jb20iLCJyZWZlcmVyIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2NyaWJlbmRpLmNvbS9hY2FkZW15L2FydGljbGVzL2V0eW1vbG9neV9vZl9jdXJzZV93b3Jkcy5lbi5odG1sIn0%3D

Part 1 in Our Series on the Grammar of Swearing

Written by Taylor Dennis

https://www.dictionary.com/e/s/bleep-curse-word-come/#what-the

Where The Bleep Did That Curse Word Come From?

May 21, 2020

Grab your favorite blankie and a glass of milk, snuggle up next to your preferred podcast playing doodad, and let's talk about SLEEP! This week we are going to look into all the things your body is doing while you're asleep. And we'll talk about the negative effects of poor sleep hygiene.

Please please please like, subscribe, and give 5 stars on whatever podcast app thingy you use! It helps so much!

Sources:

www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-science-of-sleep-understanding-what-happens-when-you-sleep

Johns Hopkins - The Science of Sleep: Understanding What Happens When You Sleep

 https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/public-education/brain-basics/brain-basics-understanding-sleep

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationships/get-enough-sleep

This information on sleep was adapted from materials from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the National Institute on Aging.

Reviewed by: Marishka Brown, Ph.D

National Center on Sleep Disorders Research     Division of Lung Diseases

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute     August 2021

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2013/04/benefits-slumber

NIH News in Health

A monthly newsletter from the National Institutes of Health, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Benefits of Slumber Why You Need a Good Night’s Sleep

https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/benefits-sleep-more

Surprising Reasons to Get More Sleep

Written by Rachel Reiff Ellis

 Medically Reviewed by Gabriela Pichardo, MD on June 12, 2021

https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-requirements

How Much Sleep Do I Need?

Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors

 Medically Reviewed by Sabrina Felson, MD on August 22, 2022

https://www.thensf.org/nsf-poll-highlights-strong-link-between-sleep-and-depressive-symptoms-in-us-population/

NSF Poll Highlights Strong Link Between Sleep and Depressive Symptoms in US Population

March 9, 2023 / News, Sleep Awareness Week

https://www.thensf.org/sleep-facts-and-statistics/ 

The National Sleep Foundation

Sleep by the Numbers

May 12, 2021 / Basics of Sleep

Interesting Sleep Facts and Statistics (2021) that We Can Learn From

https://www.thensf.org/what-is-microsleep/

The National Sleep Foundation

What is Microsleep?

October 30, 2021 / Basics of Sleep

https://www.thensf.org/not-sleeping-well-it-might-be-time-to-see-a-healthcare-provider/

Not Sleeping Well? It Might Be Time to See a Healthcare Provider

March 13, 2022 / Sleep Disorders, Sleep Health Topics

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep-deprivation

SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND DEFICIENCY

What Are Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency?

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-sleep-8-hours-in-4-hours

Is It Possible to Get Less Sleep but Feel Rested and Productive?

Written By     Daniel Yetman

Edited By     Roman Gokhman

Medically Reviewed By     Raj Dasgupta, M.D.

Welp, I already gave up on the titles starting with "H," it was a good run. Today we are talking about that fickle thing that makes you weak in the knees, that feeling that you can't explain, LOVE. We take a look into scientific research on what love is and how our bodies perceive love. 

Again, thank you for all your support, I LOVE you humans!

Sources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-meditating-mind/202202/what-is-love

What Is Love?

Love is a force that opens our eyes.

Posted February 14, 2022 |  Reviewed by Jessica Schrader

Alan J. Steinberg M.D.

https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/what-is-love.html

What is Love? Definition, Signs & Types

By Charlie Huntington, M.A., Ph.D. Candidate

​Reviewed by Tchiki Davis, M.A., Ph.D.

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/02/scientists-find-a-few-surprises-in-their-study-of-love/

When love and science double date

BY Alvin Powell

Harvard Staff Writer

February 13, 2018

https://www.osmosis.org/blog/2023/02/13/the-science-of-love-how-our-bodies-help-determine-attraction-and-commitment

The Science of Love: How our bodies help determine attraction and commitment

Osmosis Team

Published on Feb 13, 2023. Updated on Feb 16, 2023

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4911849/

The neuroendocrinology of love

Krishna G. Seshadri

Author information Copyright and License information Disclaimer

Department of Endocrinology, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Corresponding Author: Prof. Krishna G. Seshadri, Sri Ramachandra