top of page


How Does the Amount of Sleep Impact Performance in Various Areas of Life?
Many of our family members, friends, and even us tend to brush off sleep not knowing how much it may truly affect daily life. Students...
Raneen Awada
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Stay Cool! What Happens to Our Bodies in Extreme Heat
This past weekend, many regions of the United States experienced extreme heat waves, with temperatures in Las Vegas and Palm Springs...
audgelee
Sep 22, 20242 min read


Steady-State or HIIT: that’s the Exercise Question
Exercise- we all need it and yet many of us do not get enough. Currently, the recommendations from the World Health Organization are...
Brittane Strahan
Sep 20, 20245 min read


Zucchini: The Magical Fruit
Brittane L. Strahan, MSN, RN, CCRP In the height of summer, zucchini (or courgettes as they are called in Europe) are easily found in...
Brittane Strahan
Sep 19, 20245 min read


What Sport Makes You Live The Longest?
What exercise is guaranteed to make you live longer? For many of the world, exercise is a part of their life that allows people to stay...
andrew0326lee
Sep 18, 20242 min read


The Basics of Food Allergies
Background Nearly 6% of American children and adults suffer from food allergies, but what are they exactly [ 1 ]? Most people have come...
Nguyen Myna
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
What is ADHD? ADHD is a developmental disorder which shows symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity. Symptoms of ADHD begin in childhood...
Megha Patel
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Is celsius as healthy as it advertises?
In recent years, energy drinks have become increasingly popular, especially among youth, as an everyday drink. Specifically, Celsius has...
Maya Adam
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Sudden Sharp Pain from the Rectum
Introduction Have you ever experienced random shooting sharp pains coming from your lower rectum? You’re not the only one, it’s quite...
Rachael Ng
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Neuroscience of yoga and meditation: latest researches' promising results
Regular practice of yoga and meditation has well documented therapeutic effects on our body and mind. Reduced stress and tension-related...
olgalavrenyuk
Sep 16, 20244 min read


Stress Less with Ashwagandha: A Holistic Approach to Wellness
Ashwagandha, scientifically known as Withania somnifera , is a plant with a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in...
carterchloem
Sep 15, 20243 min read


How to SAFELY take oral NSAIDs when treating aches and pains
Headaches, arthritis & ankle sprains... Cramps, muscle & back strains… If you have experienced any of these symptoms, it’s likely at some...
nursefreed2
Sep 15, 20244 min read


Understanding the shockingly common rate of bipolar misdiagnosis
Bipolar misdiagnosis is probably more common than you think. A 2018 review found that up to 40% of bipolar patients are misdiagnosed, and...
Callie Tse
Sep 15, 20244 min read


Understanding Self-Harm
Image from: https://rcni.com/sites/rcn_nspace/files/Self_Harm_GettyImages_tile.jpg What is Self Harm? Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI),...
analisakvmed
Sep 6, 20244 min read


The Sunshine Vitamin: Vitamin D and its Benefits
Imagine a simple nutrient that has the power to strengthen your bones, boost your immune system, and even lift your mood. This miracle...
Shreya Santhosh
Aug 28, 20242 min read
Why We Yawn: The Curious Case of a Common Reflex
Yawning is one of the most universal and mysterious behaviors shared by humans and many other animals. We yawn when we're tired, bored,...
Shumala Jayakrishna
Aug 27, 20243 min read


Exercise: Medicine for the Body, Mind, and Soul
Exercise is a well-known component to living a healthy lifestyle, yet many people do not understand the extent of how valuable it is. In...
Carolyn Schmiedlin, RN
Aug 27, 20245 min read


The Effects of Stress on the Brain
What is Stress and how does it Work? Stress is a protective mechanism our body creates when we are in an uncomfortable situation, causing...
Sri Sahasra Kandula
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Sleep Safe, Sleep Sound: Protecting Our Little Ones from SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the unexpected death of an infant from an unknown cause. Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is...
Billie Jean Buxton,MSN, RNC-NIC
Aug 27, 20244 min read


When Your Body Turns Against You: Exploring Sjögren's Disease
Introduction Around 8,551,845 people in the United States alone suffer from autoimmune diseases. Generally autoimmune diseases are...
Alex Baek-Nadell
Aug 27, 20243 min read
bottom of page



