Exploring Humanity Through Medicine, Philosophy, and Art
Why Your Brain Can’t Let Go Introduction: Have you ever replayed a conversation in your head a hundred times, thinking of what you should have said? Or lay awake at night obsessing over a decision, imagining every possible outcome? Welcome to the exhausting world of overthinking—a mental loop that many of us know all too well. In today’s…
The Neuroscience of Rest Introduction: We often think of sleep as simply a break from being awake—a time when our bodies shut down to recharge. But in reality, sleep is one of the most active, essential, and complex biological processes, especially for the brain. While you sleep, your brain is hard at work: forming memories, regulating…
Rethinking the Small Meals vs. Big Meals Debate Introduction: If you’ve ever Googled “how to lose weight” or “what’s the healthiest way to eat,” you’ve probably stumbled across the age-old debate:Is it better to eat three big meals a day or several small ones? Some experts say eating every 2–3 hours “keeps your metabolism running.”…
The Psychology of Eating and How to Make It Work Introduction: If you’ve ever started a diet with high hopes—only to find yourself abandoning it a few weeks later—you’re not alone. In fact, studies suggest that over 90% of diets fail in the long term. People regain the weight, feel frustrated, and often blame themselves. But what…
Caffeine, Taurine, Sugar — Friends or Foes of Your Heart? Introduction: You’ve probably seen them everywhere: energy drinks promising focus, endurance, and quick alertness. Whether it’s a student pulling an all-nighter, a gamer mid-marathon, or someone heading to the gym, these fizzy beverages are the go-to fix. But there’s a growing concern lurking behind the…
An In-Depth Website Summary of Xia & Heeringa’s “Psychopathology and the Human Connectome” 🔍 Introduction The 21st-century revolution in neuroscience has radically reshaped our understanding of mental illness. No longer seen solely as chemical imbalances or isolated dysfunctions in specific brain regions, psychiatric disorders are now increasingly conceptualized as network-level disorders of the brain—the result of…
Introduction: In a world where everything moves at the speed of a click, it’s easy to overlook the slower, subtler things that feed our soul. Art is one of them. Whether it’s a painting hanging quietly in a gallery, a street mural that catches your eye on the way to work, or a melody that…
Among heart-friendly fats, foods like olive oil, fish (rich in omega-3), avocado, and hazelnuts take the lead. When consumed in the right amounts, these fats can support cardiovascular health. Our heart health is closely linked to our nutrition, and particularly the types of fats we consume can either increase or decrease our risk for cardiovascular…
🧬 Introduction The global burden of cancer is rising at an alarming rate. While early detection and pharmacological treatments remain pivotal, recent scientific attention has shifted toward lifestyle interventions, particularly exercise. This review in Cancer and Chemotherapy (2023) presents compelling evidence that exercise is not just complementary but essential in both the prevention and treatment of cancer. Exercise exerts its benefits…
🔍 Introduction The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is not a disease, but a cluster of interconnected risk factors—including abdominal obesity, elevated blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and glucose intolerance—that together elevate the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Though its individual components have long been recognized, the synergistic risk posed by their coexistence…