Mapping the Push and Pull Between Mind and Body Picture this, midway through a task, tightness shows up, your stomach clenching, air moving in and out erratically, limbs heavy for no clear reason. Even when nothing is wrong health-wise, the body tenses, ready to face something that isn’t there. For people living with constant worry, sadness, or stress, these flashes happen often - in schools, at desks, while walking down corridors. The discomfort slips under notice but still

Teenage burnout aligns with the academic, and personal pressures to reach perfectionism, especially for high achieving teenagers who place high expectations on themselves. Every individual's goals are different, but some factors that contribute to the stress of these teenagers may be the harsh, academic expectations to have perfect grades, making no mistakes, as well as high scores on advanced standardized tests. Extracurricular overload can often consume time for teenagers,

A Rise in Sleep Deprivation Despite the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep for teenagers, 77% of high school students surveyed in 2023 reported sleeping far less than the recommended threshold of hours, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (Richter). Oftentimes, this lack of rest leads to severe drowsiness in class, and serious long-term health issues, especially to mental health (Richter). While some adults tend to develop bad sleep habits, the issue it

Infinite Scrolling, Infinite Stress The Digital Loop: Why We Keep Looking Midnight slips by. Darkness fills the room, broken only by the faint glow of a device held loosely in hand. A single glance was the plan, yet sixty minutes dissolved without notice. Instead of logging off, attention drifts through streams of grim updates, polarized arguments, nowhere near resolution. The motion repeats: fingers swipe downward, chasing closure that stays out of reach. Eyes strain. Anxiet

What Is Alzheimer's Disease? According to Cleveland Clinic’s website, a total of 24 million people worldwide experience Alzheimer’s symptoms, making it a common disease. Amongst elderly individuals, one-third of people over the age of 85 years are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative condition where the brain’s functions begin to slow down, because the cells are damaged and destroyed over time. This often results in loss of certain brain func

Virtual Reality is one of the most up and coming gaming devices. With almost all consoles and games allowing it, virtual reality headsets can be used to elevate the experience within the gaming world, allowing for players to become a part of video game simulations. However, with the recurring usage of virtual reality, there has been much questioning about the extent to which virtual reality can affect the brain, both positively and negatively. It may be capable of tricking ou

Spices are in almost everything: food flavoring, coloring, and even aroma. But, could they be used for medicinal purposes? Researchers have proven that many species used globally may have antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that fight free radicals, which are potentially dangerous compounds that, if unbalanced, can lead to serious health issues. No need to worry though, our body provides natural antioxidants, but additional ones from spices can be even better (Healthlin