Ever felt like your mood changes with the weather? That’s true, with one caveat–your mood changes with the climate as well. According to several climate change studies, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) 2022 report, climate change has severe impacts on mental health. This may seem a bit
Did you know that every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia [1]? With cases at more than 55 million worldwide, this figure is projected to skyrocket in the coming decades as the elderly population increases. Dementia is a condition characterized by decreased brain functionality, resulting in debilitating symptoms
Hemineglect: Half of a whole There exists a common condition that many people are unaware of, even those that undergo it, in which people fail to recognize one side of space including their own body. Hemineglect also known as spatial neglect, unilateral neglect, or hemispatial neglect is a neuropsychological disorder
Picture this: it’s the day after New Year’s and you’ve sworn off sweets. You tell everyone that this year is different; you have self-control! And then, two days later, you’re invited to a friend’s birthday party. Not only does she have chocolate fondue, but a whole dessert table loaded with
As technology has advanced, so has our healthcare system. Over the past few years, we have begun to see the ways that technology and healthcare work as one entity. From the development of fitness devices, to advanced apps that allow you to track every detail of your health, to the
Could frequent radio wave exposure put us at higher risk for brain cancer? That’s one of the latest theories being discussed regarding the six former Philadelphia Phillies players who died from glioblastoma–a rare, aggressive, and often incurable form of brain cancer. Symptoms include severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, and seizures[2]. Interestingly,
Are you someone who is always anxious or suffers from anxiety disorder? Do you ever wonder why you feel the way you do? Well, evolutionary theory is used to explain a lot of human behaviours, including anxiety. Many of these behaviours are adaptive; however, some researchers argue otherwise. Anxiety is
In 2020, scientists developed organic, biocompatible robots that independently moved and interacted with other objects. This breakthrough design revolutionized approaches to environmental care, drug delivery, along with countless other applications. Think of a robot. Did you imagine R2-D2? Maybe even a Roomba? We often think of robots as chunks of
Throughout history, the sun, moon, and stars have been humanity’s companions. The next time you are outside, look up. The lights that shine down upon you now are the same that have guided sailors, mystified fortune tellers, and inspired populations. Those celestial bodies, both incomprehensible and oddly familiar, are embraced
In the Carter v. Canada case, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that consenting and competent adults suffering from serious and irreversible medical conditions should have access to some format of medical assistance in dying [1]. Most Candians support medically assisted dying for patients with terminal/physical illnesses that often lead
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