Our world is getting fatter. The typical diet that is eaten in the developed world was appropriate for a time when work involved a much greater degree of physical activity than is currently the case. For many of us the most physical thing we do each day is commute between our home and workplace. This… Read more »

There’s no escaping the digital world we live in. Much of daily life requires using the internet, and since mobile devices provide an uninterrupted connection, people use their smartphones and tablets constantly. This perpetual immersion in a digital life not only takes people away from real life interactions, but it’s physically exhausting. Digital addiction can… Read more »

Social connection – or, in the case of mental health, isolation – has been proven to have key fundamental effects on the human body and mind. In fact, loneliness has been found to be a contributor towards mental health issues. Logically, it makes sense. If we are wired to thrive on human connection, then the… Read more »

Digital screens are all around us, providing us with entertainment, communication, work, and more. As a college student, you’ll be relying on laptops, smartphones, and tablets to research and study, and in almost any profession you choose, you’ll be staring at a digital screen most of the day so you can be more productive. There’s… Read more »

New studies are starting to show how much social media can damage your mental health. Strong correlations have been found between high levels of social media use and depression, anxiety, loneliness, isolation, low self esteem and suicide. Now, no one expected that social media would be a Positive Existential Reinforcement as practiced by the Naya… Read more »

Health is one of those things that seems to be constantly shifting and realigning. At any given time in our lives, we could be completely healthy, or we could be dealing with any number of health risks, symptoms, concerns, and treatments. Anything from common headaches and flu symptoms, to period pain and Pruritus Ani treatment,… Read more »

Robotic surgery might seem like the stuff of science fiction lore, but it’s actually a massive industry that’s quickly emerged onto the scene and become the go-to method for attacking many invasive diseases and streamlining complex procedures. The History of Robotic Surgery The very first documented use of a robot-assisted surgical procedure took place in… Read more »

A few years ago, the mention of artificial intelligence in medicine was met with a lot of criticism as to how it would be impossible to let a machine do a doctor’s work. Time has, nevertheless, proved all naysayers wrong as technology has become one of the core pillars which cannot be ignored in the… Read more »

Becoming a new parent is single handedly the most life-altering transformation that can happen to you. The transition from simply a person into a parent changes everything. Every single aspect of life changes, from your priorities and sense of self, to the way you look at life. Preparing for the arrival of your new bundle… Read more »

Most people don’t realize just how closely intertwined financial wellness and personal health truly are. But when finances get out of hand, the stress and anxiety that ensue are enough to create serious physical and mental health problems. According to a recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), money stress weighs heavily on… Read more »