Deriving its name from coats worn by doctors, white coat syndrome describes a condition where a person’s blood pressure rises in a medical setting. However, their blood pressure remains normal at home or in other environments. Some people feel anxious at the doctor, which triggers temporary blood pressure spikes due to stress and medical environment...
Amid rising global tensions with conflicts in Russia, Ukraine, and most recently Iran and Israel, social media has been buzzing with apocalyptic memes. Memes depicting world-ending events humorously tied into everyday life have emerged amidst the global panic of a possible nuclear threat. Most recently, declassified, speculative online maps have proliferated around social media and...
For over 3,000 years, the benefits of shilajit have held a longstanding use in Ayurveda. Recently, modern medicine has delved into this resins promise for potentially enhancing overall health and wellness. It is a traditional herbal medicine that is available in supplements and is purported to increase fertility, support bone and heart health. However, due...
Ever since the industrial revolution, the world’s most valuable resource has more or less been oil, and any commodity that could fuel our ever-expanding industrial growth. Throughout the past two centuries, the globe has heavily relied on and fought over oil, making it our most valuable commodity. However, at the turn of the millennium, the...
All life on Earth is reliant on water for survival. For humans, without it, we cease to exist so rarely will you hear anyone say “you’ve had enough” when drinking water. That makes sense as the human body comprises approximately 60% water, making adequate fluid intake essential. Health experts recommend 8 daily water glasses, but...
A new study from researchers at MIT’s Media Lab reveals that ChatGPT may be chipping away at our cognitive abilities. The study focused on ChatGPT effects on the brain and, in particular, our ability to engage with critical thinking and memory recall. ChatGPT is a language learning model (LLM) developed by OpenAI and launched to...
Over many years, celebrities and beauty influencers have engaged in some unusual skin treatment trends, or just health care trends in general. Those interested in skincare trends will remember Kim Kardashian’s bloodied-face after the infamous “vampire facial” or the viral “snail mucus” beauty serum. In their pursuit of preserving youthful looks, Hollywood celebrities have begun...
Since the rise of wellness experts on social media, trends have emerged emphasizing dietary supplements. More than half of American adults take at least 1 dietary supplement daily. The dietary supplement industry has grown from 4,000 products in 1994 to 80, 000 today. It also generates approximately $40 billion in annual sales. Dietary supplements could...
In 2013, the development of technology that can record and “replay” dreams “like a movie” made headlines in publications such as The Verge, NPR, and BBC. While the experiment yielded results which partially validated the idea, the scientific reality is more nuanced. However, recently, this technology has made its way onto social media in the...
For many children born around the 90’s will fondly remember Saturday morning glued to the television watching cartoons. This morning ritual was never complete without a bowl of colorful and sugary cereal. The 20th century had unique and bizarre food trends. Food companies implored dyeing their breakfast cereals unnatural and bright colors to appeal to...
Bernando LaPallo achieved what many consider an impossible feat, living to 114 years old. He turned 114 years old on August 13, 2015 and only passed away in December of that year. This Arizona resident attributed his incredible longevity to simple yet powerful dietary choices. His story offers valuable insights into anti-aging foods and practical...
In our current society, most people find it increasingly difficult to find time to cook every day of the week. Cooking more than what you have and then storing the leftovers for the next day or week. Reheating leftovers saves time and reduces food waste. Generally, if stored and reheated properly, leftover food is usually...
